Reports are circulating that Harry Kane has been told he has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Several European media outlets say the France Football team has already informed Kane of his victory. They also say a photo session has been reserved for him this week. However, this is still unofficial and unconfirmed. The official ceremony is not until Monday, October 26, 2026. The situation is similar to 2024, when news of Rodri’s win leaked before the ceremony.
Kane himself says he does not know the result. In recent interviews, he said he tries not to think about it. He also said his wife is anxious about the outcome. They will have to wait for the official announcement.
The speculation is based on Kane’s strong performances. Last season, he scored 61 goals in 51 games for Bayern Munich. That helped the club win the Bundesliga. He also scored five goals at the World Cup, where England finished third. Some reports even say he scored 64 goals in 56 games across all competitions.
Emerges as Ballon d’Or Favourite After Record-Breaking Season as Bayern and England Legends Back Him
Harry Kane is the bookmakers’ favourite to win the Ballon d’Or. The ceremony will be held in London on Monday. Kane says he hopes it will be a special night. He scored 73 goals for the club and country last season. That is the second-best total in history. Only Lionel Messi has scored more in a season, with 82 goals in 2010-11.
Kane has now scored in each of his last 10 Champions League matches. That is one short of Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of 11. Kane said being mentioned alongside Ronaldo means he is doing something special, especially in that competition.
Kane was asked several times about the Ballon d’Or. He stayed calm and said he tries not to think about it, though it is hard. He said there are rumours going around, so he tries to stay away from them. He wants to enjoy Monday night as much as possible.
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany said Kane deserves the award. He said Kane was happiest when he finally won his first team trophies at Bayern. Kompany feels winning the Ballon d’Or would crown his season. Steven Gerrard and Jude Bellingham have also called Kane arguably the best England player ever.
But the race is not certain. The field is one of the most open in recent memory. Lamine Yamal and Rodri won the World Cup with Spain. Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise are also in the mix. The award is judged on individual performances, team performances, character, and fair play. Recent winners have usually won the Champions League or World Cup.
Declan Rice Backs Harry Kane for Ballon d’Or Glory After Calling His Champions League Performance Incredible
Declan Rice has backed Harry Kane to win the Ballon d’Or. The ceremony is on Monday. Rice said it is “his time.” He feels Kane deserves the award.
Rice and Kane both scored on Wednesday night. Arsenal drew 2-2 with Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Kane’s goal was a penalty. It was his 10th goal of the season. He scored 61 goals in 51 games last season.
Rice spoke to CBS Sports after the match. He was asked if he wants Kane to win. He said, “100%.” He said Kane deserves it for his consistency over his whole career. He said Kane is getting better with age. Rice called Kane’s performance against Arsenal incredible. He said Kane’s numbers over the past year speak for themselves. He also mentioned what Kane has done for England.
Kane joined Bayern from Tottenham in 2023. He has broken many records at the club. Last month, he became the fastest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals. He did it in his 98th appearance. The previous record was 129 games, set by Dieter Müller. Reports say Kane is close to signing a new contract at Bayern.
Rice also praised Kane as a person. He called Kane a good leader and a good guy. He said he cannot speak highly enough of him. He hopes Kane has the trophy in his hands on Monday. Rice noted that Kane would be the first English winner since Michael Owen. He called that really special.
Kane said on Wednesday that he is trying not to stress about the ceremony. He is up against Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and others for the award.
FAQs
Q. Has Harry Kane officially won the 2026 Ballon d’Or?
A. No, reports claim Kane has been informed, but the result remains unconfirmed.
Q. When will the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony take place?
A. The ceremony is scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026
Q. How many goals did Kane score last season?
A. Kane reportedly scored 61 goals in 51 games for Bayern Munich last season.
Q. Who has backed Kane to win the Ballon d’Or?
A. Declan Rice, Vincent Kompany, Steven Gerrard, and Jude Bellingham have backed Kane.
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