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2026 Ballon d’Or Voting Breakdown Revealed: Kane Defeats Mbappe by Slimmest of Margins
The England captain won after a 28-point margin and 40 first-place votes, while Alexia Putellas secured the women’s award for a third time.
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Kylian Mbappé, ahead of a spot on the podium of the Ballon d'Or 2026, saw the trophy pass under his nose. Votes are now known!
Harry Kane won the 2026 Gold Ball with only a few points ahead of second place, Kylian Mbappé. A small difference, but not the smallest in history, writes news.ro.
They were followed by Yamal, 4th Rodri, 5th Messi – The top ten with the points they collected
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