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

The Guardian • 27 Oct 14:31

A Downing Street spokesperson praised England captain Harry Kane's Ballon d’Or win and suggested a knighthood could be considered, while expressing hopes for future England success at the 2028 European Championship.

The Telegraph • 27 Oct 12:08

England captain Harry Kane hosted an exclusive celebration at a Soho nightclub after being named the world’s best player, with family, friends and former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood in attendance.

The Guardian • 27 Oct 10:00

England striker Harry Kane was named the 2026 Ballon d’Or winner, marking the first time a player from Germany’s Bundesliga has received the award since 1996.

Sky Sports • 27 Oct 08:13

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane was awarded the 2026 Ballon d'Or in London, ending a quarter-century gap since an English player last won the prize.

Yahoo Sports • 27 Oct 07:01

During his Ballon d'Or acceptance, England striker Harry Kane thanked former Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho for his influence on the player's development.

NPR • 27 Oct 06:30

Harry Kane became the first Englishman since 2001 to win the Ballon d'Or after a record-breaking season with Bayern Munich and England, while Spain's Alexia Putellas secured her third women's award.

The Hindu • 27 Oct 01:36

England striker Harry Kane became the first English player in 25 years to win the Ballon d'Or, while Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas secured her third Ballon d'Or Féminin.

The Guardian • 26 Oct 23:54

England striker Harry Kane was named the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or winner, ending a 25-year gap for English players, while Alexia Putellas claimed the women’s award for a third time.

Bleacher Report • 26 Oct 23:37

Harry Kane was named the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner, while Alexia Putellas secured her third Ballon d'Or Féminin, tying the record for most women's titles.

CBS Sports • 26 Oct 23:21

England striker Harry Kane was awarded the 2026 Ballon d'Or, marking the first time an English male player has won the prize since Michael Owen in 2001.

CNA • 26 Oct 23:19

England striker Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the men's Ballon d'Or after a prolific season with Bayern Munich and a strong World Cup showing.

The Straits Times • 26 Oct 23:04

England striker Harry Kane was awarded the 2026 Ballon d’Or following a season in which he scored 73 goals for club and country, while Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas claimed the women’s award for the third time.

BBC • 26 Oct 22:53

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane became the first English player to win the Ballon d'Or since 2001, highlighted by a 61-goal season in club competition.

TSN • 26 Oct 22:35

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the men's Ballon d’Or, while London City midfielder Alexia Putellas secured a record-tying third Ballon d’Or Féminin.

NBC Sports • 26 Oct 21:21

England's Harry Kane and Spain's Alexia Putellas were named the 2026 Ballon d'Or winners for men and women at a ceremony in London.

CBS Sports • 26 Oct 21:01

Spanish players and coaches swept the 2026 Ballon d'Or awards in London, with Alexia Putellas and Harry Kane winning the top honors for women and men respectively.

USA Today • 26 Oct 19:52

The Ballon d'Or ceremony held on Oct. 26 in London presented awards for clubs, individual players, coaches and humanitarian work, with Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona winning club titles and several Spanish and English figures honored.

Goal.com • 26 Oct 18:43

France Football released the list of 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, with the final ten to be revealed during the ceremony in London.

London Evening Standard • 26 Oct 17:14

The 2026 Ballon d'Or awards will be presented at the London Palladium, with rankings released earlier in the day and the men's winner expected around 10 p.m.

The Times • 26 Oct 10:10

England striker Harry Kane is the bookmakers' odds-on favourite for the 70th Ballon d’Or, with Kylian Mbappé and 19-year-old Lamine Yamal also in contention.

BBC • 26 Oct 06:19

Football analysts weigh in on likely winners of the Ballon d'Or, with Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé and others cited as frontrunners.

Al Jazeera • 26 Oct 03:54

AI firm Avisia ranks Lamine Yamal as the favourite for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, while bookmakers and football figures back Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe.

Racing Post • 25 Oct 17:13

England captain Harry Kane is the front-runner in betting markets for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, with Kylian Mbappé and Barcelona's Lamine Yamal also among the favorites.