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

The Guardian • 27 oct. 14h31

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. 12h08

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. 10h00

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. 08h13

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. 07h01

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. 06h30

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. 01h36

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. 23h54

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. 23h37

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. 23h21

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. 23h19

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. 23h04

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. 22h53

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. 22h35

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. 21h21

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. 21h01

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. 19h52

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. 18h43

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. 17h14

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. 10h10

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. 06h19

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. 03h54

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. 17h13

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.