Harry Kane wins the Ballon d'Or and receives a guard of honour at Bayern
Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or in 2026, becoming the first Englishman in 25 years to receive the award. He scored 73 goals for club and country in the 2025-26 season, including 14 in the Champions League. Alexia Putellas won her third Ballon d'Or, leading Barcelona to four major titles. England finished third at the World Cup, and the 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held in London.
- Harry Kane is the fifth recipient of the Balón de Oro in English football history.
- Alexia Putellas won her third Ballon d'Or.
- Last season, Kane scored 61 goals in 51 matches for Bayern Munich.
- Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the award.
- Harry Kane scored six goals for England in the World Cup.
- Lamine Yamal won the award for best young player for the third time.
- Luis de la Fuente was named men’s coach of the year.
- Kylian Mbappé finished second in the award.
- The Ballon d'Or ceremony will take place at the Palladium Theatre in London.
- Paris Saint-Germain was named the men’s club of the year.
- Michael Owen was the last compatriot to win the award.
- The Golden Ball for the best footballer of 2026 will be presented in London.
- Kane has won two Bundesliga titles.
- Harry Kane transferred to FC Bayern for nearly 100 million Euros in 2023.
- Messi has won the Ballon d'Or eight times.
- Lamine Yamal stated that he and Mbappe are the two best players in the world.
- Harry Kane combines individual star quality with the mindset of a team player.
- Harry Kane finished as the German league’s leading scorer for a third consecutive season.
- Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, Leo Messi, and Rodri are candidates for the Golden Ball.
- England finished third at the World Cup.
- Kane scored 73 goals for club and country in the 2025-26 campaign.
- Kane scored 280 goals in 435 official matches for Tottenham.
- Unai Simón won the award for best goalkeeper.
- The Ballon d'Or winner is determined by a vote from journalists.
- Thomas Tuchel expressed great happiness watching Kane win the award.
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