Harry Kane Becomes First Englishman in 25 Years to Win the Ballon d’Or
Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the award after a 73-goal season for club and country, France Football said.
- On Monday, October 26, 2026, Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane won the 2026 men's Ballon d'Or at the London Palladium, becoming the first English winner in 25 years.
- Kane secured the honor after scoring 73 goals for club and country last season, with the ceremony held in London to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Sir Stanley Matthews' inaugural 1956 win.
- Before the ceremony, organizers inadvertently published premature winner articles naming Kane, Lamine Yamal, and Kylian Mbappé, sparking confusion; officials later clarified the pages were pre-written for all nominees.
- Accepting the trophy, Kane thanked his coaches and family, stating, "This one is for all of us, for sure," while acknowledging his journey from Tottenham Hotspur.
- Kane's victory cements his status at Bayern Munich and marks a historic milestone for English football, following Michael Owen, who last won the award in 2001.
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England's Harry Kane (33, Bayern Munich) has lifted the Ballon d'Or trophy. Kane was selected as the winner in the men's category at the 2026 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony held at the London Palladium on the 27th (Korean time), beating out competitors such as Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) and Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid). France
Ballon d’Or is crowning moment for Kane, true reflection of remarkable career
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Harry Kane, the Bayern Munich and England striker, has won the Ballon d'Or, marking the first time an Englishman has received the award in 25 years. His victory follows a record-breaking season where he scored 61 goals for Bayern and led England to the World Cup semi-finals. The award recognises his consistent performance, intelligence, and prolific goalscoring ability throughout the season.
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