England captain Harry Kane has been crowned the winner of the 2026 Ballon d’Or, claiming football’s most prestigious individual award.<div><br></div><div>The Bayern Munich striker emerged as the standout player at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony, held on Monday, October 26, after an outstanding year for club and country.</div><div><br></div><div>Kane’s triumph marks a major milestone in his career, recognising his performances for Bayern Munich and the England national team.</div><div><br></div><div>The England international has established himself as one of the world’s leading forwards, combining prolific goalscoring with his ability to create opportunities for teammates.</div><div><br></div><div>His victory comes after intense competition from several leading contenders, including Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembélé, Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé and Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>The Ballon d’Or, organised by France Football, recognises the best footballer over the relevant assessment period.</div><div><br></div><div>Kane’s win adds another landmark achievement to a career that has seen him become England’s all-time leading goalscorer and one of the most prolific strikers in European football.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>