Ballon d’Or 2026

Why in News?

Harry Kane was reported to have won the Ballon d’Or on 26 October 2026, recognising his outstanding goal-scoring performance for Bayern Munich and England. Spain’s Alexia Putellas won the women’s Ballon d’Or (Ballon d’Or Féminin) for the third time.

Key Highlights

• Harry Kane: The England striker and Bayern Munich player was reported as the first Englishman to win the award since Michael Owen in 2001.
• International performance: According to the provided text, Kane scored six goals at the World Cup and helped England reach the semi-finals.
• Alexia Putellas: The Spanish midfielder won the women’s award for the third time.
• Men’s Coach of the Year: Luis de la Fuente (Spain).
• Women’s Coach of the Year: Pere Romeu (Barcelona).
• Men’s Goalkeeper Award: Unai Simón (Spain and Athletic Bilbao).
• Women’s Goalkeeper Award: Cata Coll (Spain and Barcelona).

About the Ballon d’Or

• The Ballon d’Or is a prestigious individual award in association football.
• It recognises outstanding individual performance in the sport.
• The award is presented in separate men’s and women’s categories.

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