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Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d’Or

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At the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony held at the London Palladium, Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane was awarded the trophy following a season in which he recorded 73 goals for club and country. This 70th edition of the awards, presented by France Football, marked the first time the event has been held outside of Paris.

Kane’s victory followed a highly productive campaign in which he won the Bundesliga and the German Cup, while also securing his second European Golden Shoe. His season also included captaining England to a third-place finish at the 2026 World Cup and winning the Gerd Müller Trophy. With this win, Kane becomes the first English player to receive the award since Michael Owen in 2001, ending a 25-year drought for the nation. His achievement also marks the first time a Bayern Munich player has won the award since 1981.

During his acceptance speech, Kane paid tribute to his wife, Katie Goodland, and credited his formative years at Tottenham Hotspur and former manager Mauricio Pochettino for his development. The event drew attention for Kane wearing a rare, “off-catalogue” Rolex Cosmograph Daytona “Blue Sapphire” model. The timepiece features an 18-karat white gold case and a bezel set with 36 baguette-cut blue sapphires, with an estimated value of approximately £1 million.

France Football editor-in-chief Vincent Garcia described the voting as “incredibly close,” noting that Kane narrowly defeated Kylian Mbappé, who finished second. Lamine Yamal took third place and received the Kopa Trophy. Other major recipients included Alexia Putellas, who won her third Women’s Ballon d’Or, Unai Simón for the Yashin Trophy, and Vicky López for the best female youth player. Following the announcement, UK officials hinted that Kane’s achievement could potentially lead to a knighthood.

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Harry Kane · Bayern Munich · Katie Goodland · London Palladium · Ballon d'Or

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  1. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Harry Kane wears rare Rolex Daytona at Ballon d’Or ceremony

    Harry Kane wore a rare, off-catalogue Rolex Cosmograph Daytona “Blue Sapphire” watch, valued at approximately £1 million, to the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London.

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    Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or in London

    Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, becoming the first Englishman to do so since 2001. Alexia Putellas won her third women's Ballon d'Or in the London ceremony.

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