Kane primed to pip Yamal, Mbappe to Ballon d'Or glory
- Harry Kane won the Ballon d’Or on Monday and became the first Englishman in 25 years to receive the prestigious prize.
- The Bayern Munich striker scored 73 goals for club and country last season and smashed scoring records in Germany and at the World Cup, where he captained England to a third-place finish.
- Read moreMbappé, Kane and Yamal top favourites list in wide-open 2026 Ballon d’Or race Kane was the top vote-getter among nominees who included Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.
Confirmed
- Harry Kane won the Ballon d’Or on Monday and became the first Englishman in 25 years to receive the prestigious prize.
- The Bayern Munich striker scored 73 goals for club and country last season and smashed scoring records in Germany and at the World Cup, where he captained England to a third-place finish.
- Read moreMbappé, Kane and Yamal top favourites list in wide-open 2026 Ballon d’Or race Kane was the top vote-getter among nominees who included Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.
Sources: France 24, Al Jazeera