Harry Kane Becomes First Englishman in 25 Years to Win the Ballon d’Or
- On Monday, Harry Kane won the 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or at the London Palladium, finishing ahead of runner-up Kylian Mbappé and Barcelona's Lamine Yamal.
- Kane secured the award after scoring 73 goals for Bayern Munich and England during the 2025–26 campaign, while Mbappé scored 25 in Liga, 15 in the Champions League, and 10 in the World Cup.
- Social media users debated Mbappé's reaction, questioning if the Real Madrid forward appeared disappointed, though ceremony reports confirmed he applauded Kane's victory and offered a polite smile.
- Mbappé told Athlon Sports, "He deserves it; he's a great player," and noted he refrained from writing an acceptance speech, believing "such preparation invites misfortune."
- The 33-year-old Kane became the first English recipient since Michael Owen in 2001, ending a 25-year wait for another English winner.
1098 Articles
1098 Articles
Harry Kane had his outfit in check when he won the title of world's best footballer.
'Dream come true' for Harry Kane after historic Ballon d'Or win in London
Harry Kane described Monday’s Ballon d’Or triumph as beyond his ‘wildest dreams’ – and then promised to try to win it again next year. The Bayern Munich striker received the award at a ceremony at the London Palladium after a talismanic year for club and country. Harry Kane scored 73 goals in all competitions for […]
It's official: Harry Kane was crowned Ballon d'Or 2026. On 26 October in London, however, all hopes were turned towards Kylian Mbappé, one of the favourites to win the title. Quickly, the images of his great disappointment went around the Web and the netizens were not tender with the attacker of Real Madrid.
Harry Kane Wins 2026 Ballon d’Or as Alexia Putellas.
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 […]
The English crown Harry Kane, the German attacker of Byron Munich, and a leader elected by England for the 2026 Golden Ball Award for the world's best player.
Kane wins first Ballon d'Or as Putellas takes third women's award
England captain Harry Kane won the men's Ballon d'Or for the first time on Monday, while Spain's Alexia Putellas secured her third women's award at the 2026 ceremony in London.Kane became the first Englishman to receive the prestigious individual honor
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 41% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
