Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or at London Palladium
Harry Kane was named the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner at the 70th ceremony in London, beating Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, while Alexia Putellas took the women’s award.
Key points
- Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or at the London Palladium on October 26, 2026.
- He finished ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal.
- Alexia Putellas won the women’s Ballon d'Or the same night.
- The ceremony was hosted by Thierry Henry and broadcast on L'Équipe TV and RMC Sport.
- The event moved from Paris to London to honor Stanley Matthews, the first winner in 1956.
Harry Kane has been named the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner, securing the prestigious individual award at the 70th edition of the ceremony held at the London Palladium in London. The event took place on Monday, October 26, 2026, marking a significant milestone for the award, which was first established in 1956.
Kane finished ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal to claim the title, succeeding Ousmane Dembélé, who was the 2025 laureate. The ceremony was hosted by Thierry Henry and broadcast live on L'Équipe TV and RMC Sport. The voting process involved 100 journalists from the top 100 FIFA-ranked nations for the men's award and 50 journalists for the women's award, with voting closing on September 28, 2026.
In the women's category, Alexia Putellas was named the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner. The ceremony also featured notable cross-sport interactions, including a moment between tennis player Novak Djokovic and footballer Lamine Yamal. Michael Owen, who attended the event, was involved in a widely discussed interview segment. The relocation of the ceremony from Paris to London was intended to honor Stanley Matthews, the first Ballon d'Or winner in 1956.
Your questions, answered
Who won the 2026 Ballon d'Or?
Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or at the ceremony held in London.
Where was the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony held?
The ceremony took place at the London Palladium in London.
Who won the women’s Ballon d'Or in 2026?
Alexia Putellas was named the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner in the women’s category.
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