Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane secured the prestigious 2026 Ballon d'Or after receiving top-place votes from journalists representing 40 countries across the globe. The English striker edged out formidable competitors such as Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé and Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal to claim the coveted individual accolade.
Following the publication of the comprehensive voting results by France Football and L'Équipe, the full list of nations that backed the former Tottenham Hotspur talisman in the number-one spot has come to light.
Which African and European countries backed Kane?
In Africa, four nations threw their weight behind the England captain, with journalists from South Africa, Angola, Senegal, and Uganda placing him at the head of their ballots.
Meanwhile, Europe provided the bulk of his primary support. A total of 17 European nations selected Kane for the top honor, including England, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Denmark, Scotland, Ireland, Hungary, Kosovo, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Norway, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Sweden.
How did the Americas, Asia, and Oceania vote?
Across the Americas, 10 countries gave their number-one vote to the prolific goalscorer. This group comprised El Salvador, Uruguay, Venezuela, Jamaica, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Haiti.
In Asia and Oceania, eight national representatives favored the Bayern Munich talisman. The countries from this region were New Zealand, Oman, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Iran, Israel, and Japan.
The annual Ballon d'Or ceremony continues to be one of the most anticipated events in global football, decided by a international panel of sports journalists representing the top-ranked FIFA member associations.