2026 Ballon d’Or: Official voting numbers revealed after Kane beat Mbappe to award

The official voting figures for the 2026 Ballon d’Or award have been released, revealing the points collected by the leading contenders.

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane won the award after finishing just 28 points ahead of France captain Kylian Mbappe.

Kane secured a total of 1,055 points, while Mbappe finished second with 1,027 points in the final voting.

Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal occupied third position with 881 points, followed by Rodri, who collected 726 points.

Lionel Messi completed the top five with 612 points, while Khvicha Kvaratskhelia finished sixth with 541 points.

Ousmane Dembele placed seventh with 418 points, followed by Erling Haaland in eighth position with 378 points. Michael Olise came ninth with 296 points.

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Fabian Ruiz completed the top 10 after receiving 201 points in the voting results.

2026 BALLON D’OR VOTING RESULTS:

1. Harry Kane – 1,055 points
2. Kylian Mbappe – 1,027 points
3. Lamine Yamal – 881 points
4. Rodri – 726 points
5. Lionel Messi – 612 points
6. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – 541 points
7. Ousmane Dembele – 418 points
8. Erling Haaland – 378 points
9. Michael Olise – 296 points
10. Fabian Ruiz – 201 points