Kane and Putellas Win Ballon d'Or 2026

Harry Kane broke a 25-year drought to win the men's Ballon d'Or, while Alexia Putellas secured a third women's crown. The ceremony took place on 6 October 2026 at London's Palladium Theatre, sparking wild cheers. Kane edged out Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, who were the other front-runners. He posted 61 Bundesliga goals and 73 in all competitions last season, a Bayern record. The award's organizers also listed 89 goals for club and country since August 2025, a higher total. Putellas, now with London City Lionesses, logged 21 goals and 13 assists, ranking third for scoring in Europe's top leagues. She also created 151 chances, the most in Liga F, and helped Barcelona win a quadruple before moving. Kane's emotional acceptance quote summed it up: "I'm almost speechless, being here in London made it extra special."