The Ballon d'Or in the hands of Harry Kane: The king of football for 2026!

Harry Kane has been awarded the 2026 Ballon d'Or, becoming the first English player to receive the honor since Michael Owen in 2001. The 33-year-old Bayern Munich striker enjoyed a dominant season, winning the Bundesliga, the German Cup, and the German Super Cup while scoring 36 league goals to secure the European Golden Shoe. The ceremony, held in London, also featured Alexia Putellas as the women's Ballon d'Or winner and highlighted a significant presence of Spanish football excellence across various award categories.