Harry Kane wins the Ballon d'Or as Yamal takes third place
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 8:23 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or on October 26, 2026, pulling ahead of Kylian Mbappe, who finished second, while Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal came in third. Yamal also secured the Kopa Trophy for the third time. Vincent Garcia, editor-in-chief of France Football, suggested that Rodri may have split votes with Yamal among Spanish voters, complicating the ballot for the young talent. The voting process was described as very close, particularly between Kane and Mbappe.
- •Kane finished first, followed by Mbappe and Yamal in Ballon d'Or voting.
- •Yamal also won the Kopa Trophy for best young player.
- •Vincent Garcia noted a potential vote split between Yamal and Rodri.
- •The voting margin between Kane and Mbappe was extremely tight.
- 8:23 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Rodri took votes away from Lamine Yamal’ – France Football chief makes claim about 2026 Ballon d’Or
"Harry Kane finished top of the pile ahead of the Barcelona star.
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