Harry Kane Becomes First Englishman in 25 Years to Win the Ballon d’Or
Kane’s 73-goal season and Bayern Munich’s domestic double helped him beat Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal, France Football said.
- On Monday, October 26, Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or at the London Palladium, becoming the first Englishman to claim the prestigious award in 25 years.
- Kane's achievement stems from a prolific 73-goal campaign for club and country that secured Bayern Munich's domestic treble, joining Sir Stanley Matthews, Sir Bobby Charlton, Kevin Keegan, and Michael Owen as English Ballon d'Or winners.
- Organizers France Football inadvertently published pre-written winner profiles for Kane, Lamine Yamal, and Kylian Mbappé hours before the ceremony, sparking confusion until the articles were swiftly deleted.
- "Wow, I'm almost speechless," an emotional Kane said on stage, dedicating the honor to teammates, family, and coaches while expressing pride in bringing the award back to Bayern Munich.
- The ceremony's London venue commemorated the 70th anniversary of Sir Stanley Matthews's inaugural 1956 Ballon d'Or win, marking the first time the event moved from Paris for the milestone and underscoring Kane's historic achievement.
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Harry Kane won the men’s Ballon d’Or on Monday in London, becoming the first Englishman in 25 years to receive football’s most prestigious individual award after a prolific season with Bayern Munich and England. The 33-year-old England captain scored 73 goals in 65 appearances for club and country during the 2025-26 season, helping Bayern secure […]
Harry Kane was often predicted that he would never win a title. Now the team player and anti-star even wins an individual trophy. The press pays tribute to the British.
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