73-Goal Campaign Secures Harry Kane Ballon d'Or 2026 Trophy
Harry Kane has been awarded the 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or in Paris following a 73-goal qualification campaign. The forward finished ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal in the voting organized jointly by France Football and UEFA.
Kane Edges Mbappé in Voting as Yamal Secures Dual Recognition
The voting outcome reflects individual scoring metrics and team accomplishments over the qualification period, where Kane recorded 73 goals across all competitions. Mbappé finished runner-up in the final ballot, while Yamal took third place in the overall standings while claiming the Kopa Trophy as the top under-21 player.
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playerIn the women’s category, Alexia Putellas claimed the Women’s Ballon d’Or. The ceremony in Paris brings the international award calendar to a close for the 2025, 26 cycle.
According to ESPN, the final voting ranks Kane ahead of Mbappé and Yamal at the top of the ballot.
