Top 10 Ballon d'Or rankings results as Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal finish behind winner Harry Kane for 2026
The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony was full of surprises, but in the end it finished with the favorite lifting the trophy, as England star Harry Kane won his first award at 33 years old on home soil.
The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony was held outside of France for the first time, with stars from around the world gathering in London. Harry Kane emerged as the winner, securing his first award at 33 years old for his impressive goal-scoring performance. Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal finished behind Kane in the top three rankings. The top 10 men's Ballon d'Or rankings included notable players such as Rodri, Lionel Messi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembele, Erling Haaland, Michael Olise, and Fabian Ruiz.
On the women's side, Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmati were the co-winners, with Putellas finishing at the top of the list. Ewa Pajor of Poland came in second, followed by Khadija Shaw from Jamaica. The top 10 women's Ballon d'Or rankings also featured players from various countries, including Portugal, Spain, Norway, and the United States.
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