Kane Wins Ballon d'Or, Mbappé Finishes Second
Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or in London, becoming the fifth English player to win the award. Kylian Mbappé, at 27, finished second despite a strong campaign.
Confirmed by several outlets
- Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or. — France 24 and Le Monde in English
- Kylian Mbappé finished second. — France 24, Le Monde and Le Monde in English
- The ceremony took place in London. — France 24 and Le Monde in English
Reported by one outlet so far
- Harry Kane is the fifth English player to win the Ballon d'Or. — France 24
- Mbappé has been chasing the trophy since childhood. — Le Monde
- Mbappé is 27 years old. — Le Monde in English
ImpactTop story 63/100
Coverage3 outlets in 2 countries within 4 hours
First reportedFrance 24, Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:17:08 GMT
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