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 scoring 73 goals for Bayern Munich and England.
- On Monday, October 26, 2026, England captain Harry Kane won the 2026 men's Ballon d'Or at the London Palladium, becoming the first English player to claim the prestigious individual award in 25 years.
- Kane secured the trophy following a prolific season netting 73 goals for club and country while leading Bayern Munich to a domestic league and cup double.
- Organizers France Football accidentally published three separate articles declaring Kane, Lamine Yamal, and Kylian Mbappé as winners hours before the ceremony, forcing a 30-minute delay to the event.
- Edging out French star Mbappé and Spanish forward Yamal, Kane also received the Gerd Müller Trophy, presented by former England forward Alan Shearer for his 73-goal haul.
- This 70th anniversary ceremony marked the first time the event was hosted in London, positioning Kane alongside English winners Sir Stanley Matthews, Sir Bobby Charlton, Kevin Keegan, and Michael Owen.
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