Harry Kane wins the 2026 Ballon d'Or, the first English winner in 25 years

Summary

Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, becoming the first Englishman to win football's most prestigious individual trophy in 25 years, Sky News reported on Monday 26 October. The England captain beat Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal to the award, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported, The Independent adding that the Bayern Munich striker scored 73 goals last season for club and country, and the Financial Times wrote that the Bayern Munich forward was recognised as the world's best-performing footballer, the first British player to win the award in 25 years. Kane was honoured at a ceremony in London, Sky Sports reported, The Guardian and The Telegraph headlining that Kane ended England's 25-year wait. Kane thanked Tottenham during an emotional acceptance speech, according to the Evening Standard, which reported that Tottenham responded to the win with a short statement, and i News headlined that Kane tops 'best season of my career' with the win.

Latest: Kane became the first English winner of the Ballon d'Or in 25 years after being honoured at a ceremony in London, Sky Sports reported, and thanked Tottenham during an emotional acceptance speech, according to the Evening Standard, which reported a short statement from Tottenham in response.

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