Harry Kane Brings Ballon d’Or Back to England After 25 Years

England striker Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d’Or on Monday, claiming the award for the world’s best player after an exceptional season for club and country.

The Bayern Munich forward’s victory ended a 25-year wait for an English winner, marking a major individual milestone in his career.

Kane’s performances for the German club were central to a campaign that placed him at the forefront of world football and culminated in the sport’s most prestigious individual honour.

His success also reflected his form with England, with the award recognising a season in which he excelled both at club level and on the international stage.