Harry Kane Wins 2026 Ballon d'Or, First English Winner in 25 Years

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Harry Kane, 33, has been awarded the 2026 Ballon d'Or, making him the world's best footballer and the first English winner in 25 years. Kane was the pre-event favorite ahead of Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé. The award covers August 3, 2025, to July 19, 2026, during which he scored 73 goals in 65 matches, won the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich, and took bronze with England at the World Cup. In his acceptance speech in London, Kane sent a message to his Bayern coach Vincent Kompany, who is hospitalized, and thanked his family. The winner is selected by a jury of journalists from the top 100 FIFA-ranked nations.


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