Kane and Alexia rule the Ballon d'Or; Charlyn Corral also shines
The Englishman won his first Ballon d'Or, the Spaniard claimed her third and the Pachuca striker was honored as top scorer. Here's the full list of 2026 winners.
Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, ending a 25-year wait for an English winner. The Bayern Munich striker headlined Monday's ceremony on Oct. 26 at the London Palladium, alongside Alexia Putellas, winner of the women's award.
Kane also took home the top scorer award after a 73-goal season for club and country. Alexia, the 2021 and 2022 winner, claimed her third Ballon d'Or and returned to the top of the podium.
Mexico also had its moment thanks to Charlyn Corral. The Pachuca striker won the women's top scorer award, becoming the first Mexican to receive the honor.
Charlyn Corral, the first Mexican to win the women's top scorer award.
Lamine Yamal and Vicky López won the best young player awards, while Unai Simón and Cata Coll were named the best goalkeepers.
All the 2026 Ballon d'Or winners
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Men's Ballon d'Or | Harry Kane |
| Women's Ballon d'Or | Alexia Putellas |
| Best young player (men) | Lamine Yamal |
| Best young player (women) | Vicky López |
| Best goalkeeper (men) | Unai Simón |
| Best goalkeeper (women) | Cata Coll |
| Top scorer (men) | Harry Kane |
| Top scorer (women) | Charlyn Corral |
| Men's Coach of the Year | Luis de la Fuente |
| Women's Coach of the Year | Pere Romeu |
| Men's Club of the Year | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Women's Club of the Year | FC Barcelona |
| Sócrates Award, for social work | Bukayo Saka |
The result of the BOAT, the special vote for the all-time Ballon d'Or, will be announced Oct. 28.
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