Harry Kane, who plays for Bayern Munich and England, won the 2026 Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in London, finishing ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal and becoming the first English winner in 25 years. With 73 goals, Kane was also named Men's Striker of the Year, while Mexico's Charlyn Corral won the women's striker prize. Spain's Alexia Putellas claimed the Women's Ballon d'Or for a third time, having earlier won in 2021 and 2022. Lamine Yamal and Vicky López were named Young Talent of the Year (men and women). Paris Saint-Germain won Men's Club of the Year and Barcelona won Women's Club of the Year.
