Harry Kane, Alexia Putellas Win Top Honors at 2026 Ballon d'Or

Harry Kane won the men's Ballon d'Or as Alexia Putellas secured her third career Ballon d'Or Feminin title at the London Palladium.

Harry Kane won the men's award at the 70th edition of the Ballon d'Or, finishing ahead of Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé. According to ESPN, the ceremony held at the London Palladium on Oct. 26, 2026, saw Alexia Putellas claim her third career Ballon d'Or Feminin, surpassing finalists Ewa Pajor and Melchie Dumornay. The event began following a 45-minute delay caused by traffic congestion in London.

Spanish representatives secured several major honors following the nation's 2026 World Cup victory. Luis de la Fuente was named best men's coach, while Barcelona Femeni's Pere Romeu took the title of best women's coach. In the goalkeeping categories, Unai Simón and Cata Coll received the awards for best men's and women's goalkeeper, respectively.

Youth awards were dominated by repeat winners as Lamine Yamal secured his third consecutive young men's player of the year trophy. Vicky Lopez earned her second straight crown as the young women's player of the year. These results ended a three-year period where Aitana Bonmatí had dominated the women's individual honors.