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Final Ballon d’Or points totals revealed as Harry Kane narrowly beats Kylian Mbappe

Harry Kane was announced as the winner of the 2026 Ballon d’Or this week, beating off competition from Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. It was a close run thing at the top of the standings, with France Football chief Vincent…

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 7:52 PM
Final Ballon d’Or points totals revealed as Harry Kane narrowly beats Kylian Mbappe
Key Things to Know
  • Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, defeating runner-up Kylian Mbappe by only 28 points.
  • Kane topped the standings with 1,055 points, followed by Mbappe with 1,027 and Lamine Yamal with 881.
  • France Football chief Vincent Garcia suggested Rodri drew votes away from Yamal in the final tally.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d’Or by a narrow margin of just 28 points ahead of Kylian Mbappe. Kane led the final voting standings with 1,055 points, while Mbappe finished as the runner-up with 1,027 points. Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal placed third in the race after accumulating 881 points.

France Football chief Vincent Garcia noted that Rodri took votes away from Yamal during the voting process. Following the announcement, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick praised Yamal's focused reaction and strong mentality in training ahead of his scheduled return to match action.

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