Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or

Bayern Munich's Harry Kane secured the 2026 Ballon d'Or, surpassing Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal. This marks the first time an Englishman has won the award in 25 years.

Harry Kane (file photo)
File photo: Harry Kane. Bryan Berlin / Wikimedia Commons · Photo source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Kane expressed his honor playing for Bayern Munich and attributed his success to the team's support. He reflected on his career, noting he was not initially seen as a superstar and had to work hard and maintain self-belief.

Former Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel praised Kane's formal recognition by the football world and highlighted the significance of an Englishman winning the honor after a quarter-century.

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