Harry Kane narrowly wins 2026 Ballon d'Or over Kylian Mbappé
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 8:38 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
Harry Kane claimed the 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or, surpassing Kylian Mbappé by a narrow margin of just 28 points. This year's voting outcome marks one of the closest results in the award's history. Kane's win reflects his exceptional performance over the past season, as well as his impact on his team. The award ceremony, held on October 30, 2026, showcased the top talents in world soccer, with Kane and Mbappé emerging as leading contenders.
- •Kane edged out Mbappé by just 28 points.
- •The Ballon d'Or ceremony took place on October 30, 2026.
- •This result is noted as one of the closest in Ballon d'Or history.
- •Kane's performance was pivotal in securing the award.
- 9:23 PMESPN Soccer — Kane beat Mbappé to Ballon d'Or by one of smallest margins in history
"Harry Kane edged out Kylian Mbappé for the 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or by just 28 points, making it one of the closest votes in the award's history.
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