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Harry Kane wins his first Ballon d’Or

Harry Kane won the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or, completing a long climb to the game’s highest individual honor. The Bayern Munich striker scored 73 goals in 65 matches during the voting period, won the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal and German Supercup, and helped England reach its best World Cup finish in 60 years.
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What matters
- Kane’s 73 goals led the men’s game during the voting period.
- The award follows his move from Tottenham to Bayern Munich in 2023.
Why this made the edition
A major completed individual achievement with complete evidence and strong current relevance. It is the clearest lead from the supplied soccer packets.
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