England’s Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d’Or – as it happened
11 sources·Updated October 27, 2026
Harry Kane Ballon d'Or
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- Irish Times Sport·6h agoHarry Kane’s Ballon d’Or triumph a glorious riposte to celebrity fawning of ceremony
For a man who never talks big or acts big, he has a happy knack of becoming the key player wherever he goes
Read at Irish Times Sport → - BBC UK News·11h ago'A dream come true' - Harry Kane on his Ballon d'Or win
It's the first time an English player has lifted the trophy since Michael Owen in 2001.
Read at BBC UK News → - NPR News Now·12h agoHarry Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d'Or
Kane was followed in the voting by Kylian Mbappé. Spain star Alexia Putellas won her third women's Ballon d'Or. Outside, fans packed the streets and climbed light poles near the London Palladium.
Read at NPR News Now → - The West Sport·19h agoEnglish goalscoring machine crowned Ballon d'Or king
The world's best soccer players have gathered in London for the glittering Ballon d'Or ceremony and a local lad has scooped the biggest prize.
Read at The West Sport → - Sports Illustrated·20h agoHarry Kane Rips Up the History Books With 2026 Gerd Muller Trophy Triumph
The England international scored a staggering 73 goals for club and country last season.
Read at Sports Illustrated → - Stuff NZ·21h agoHarry Kane wins Ballon d'Or after 'winners' published by mistake hours before awardRead at Stuff NZ →
