Harry Kane Crowned 2026 Ballon d'Or Winner in London Ceremony
The England captain's prolific season for Bayern Munich and a third-place World Cup finish earned him football's top individual prize.
The story
England captain Harry Kane was awarded the prestigious 2026 Ballon d'Or yesterday, October 26, at a ceremony held at the London Palladium Theatre. This marked the first time the awards were presented outside the French capital.
Kane enjoyed a remarkable 2025-26 season, scoring an impressive 73 goals in 65 appearances for both club and country. He was instrumental in Bayern Munich's Bundesliga title, DFB-Pokal, and Franz Beckenbauer Supercup triumphs.
Additionally, Kane led England to a third-place finish at the FIFA World Cup 2026, their best performance since winning the tournament in 1966. He becomes only the fifth Englishman to claim the coveted award.
Where it stands
The FIFA World Cup 2026 concluded on July 19, 2026, with Spain defeating Argentina in the final. All group stage standings and knockout bracket positions are therefore final. No changes to the tournament standings occurred in the last 24 hours.
Off the pitch
| Player | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jadon Sancho | Free Agent | Getafe CF (offer) | Offer of ~€400,000 for remainder of 2026/27 season (~£10,000/week) |
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