Harry Kane Makes History, Wins 2026 Ballon d'Or - Sarmad
Harry Kane wins the 2026 Ballon d'Or in London
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
Bayern Munich and England national team star Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, an award given annually to the world’s best football player.
The announcement of Kane’s victory came during a grand ceremony held at the Palladium Theatre in London, the UK capital.
The event also featured the presentation of several other awards in the men’s and women’s categories, as follows:
• Best female player: Spain’s Alexia Putellas, who plays for Barcelona and the Spanish national team.
• Best young talent of the year: Spain’s Lamine Yamal and Spain’s Vicky López, both of whom play for Barcelona.
• Best coach: Luis de la Fuente, coach of the Spanish national team, for the men’s category, and Pere Romo, coach of Barcelona, for the women’s category.
• Best team: France’s Paris Saint-Germain for the men’s category, and Spain’s Barcelona for the women’s category.
• Best forward: England’s Harry Kane, who plays for Bayern Munich, for the men’s category, and Mexico’s Charlyn Corral for the women’s category.
• Best goalkeeper: Spain’s Unai Simón, goalkeeper of the Spanish national team and World Cup champion, for the men’s category, and Barcelona’s Cata Coll for the women’s category.
• England and Arsenal player Bukayo Saka won the Socrates Award for best charitable work.
