​Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or soccer award ahead of Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe after a remarkable season in which the Bayern Munich striker combined extraordinary goalscoring numbers with domestic silverware and an impressive World Cup campaign with England.The England captain entered Monday’s ceremony in London as one of the leading contenders for the award, having scored 73 goals and provided eight assists across 65 appearances for club and country during the 2025-26 season. His performances put him in contention alongside Yamal and Kylian Mbappe.Kane’s triumph would represent a landmark moment in his career, recognizing a season in which he delivered consistently for Bayern while helping England achieve their best World Cup finish since 1966.MORE: Ballon d’Or winner: All time list since 1956Harry Kane’s goalscoring season with Bayern MunichFC Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Kane’s individual numbers were central to his Ballon d’Or case. He scored 61 goals in 51 appearances for Bayern across all competitions, establishing himself as one of the most prolific players in Europe during the 2025-26 campaign.His Bundesliga record was very impressive. Kane finished the league season with 36 goals in 31 appearances, winning the division’s top scorer award for the third consecutive season. He also claimed the European Golden Shoe for the second time, finishing ahead of Europe’s other leading league goalscorers.The striker’s contribution extended beyond the Bundesliga. He scored 14 goals in 13 Champions League appearances as Bayern reached the semifinals, while adding 10 goals in six DFB-Pokal matches. He also scored in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup, helping Bayern complete a three-trophy campaign.How Harry Kane helped Bayern Munich and EnglandKane’s goals translated into team success, with Bayern winning the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal and Franz Beckenbauer Supercup.His performances for England also strengthened his credentials. Kane scored six goals at the 2026 World Cup as England finished third place.Kane is the first Englishman to win the men’s prize since Michael Owen in 2001 and only the fifth English player to claim the honour.—Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter —