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Harry Kane Wins 2026 Ballon d’Or in London

By Drooid · Oct 27, 2026, 1:57 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d’Or in London.
He became the first English winner since Michael Owen in 2001.
Kane scored 73 goals in 65 matches for club and country during the eligibility period.
A glitch briefly listed Kane, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal as winners on the Ballon d’Or website before the ceremony.

History

Historical Context

France Football created the Ballon d’Or in 1956. Michael Owen’s 2001 win—after Liverpool’s cup treble—made him the fourth English player to claim the prize, the first since Kevin Keegan in 1979. Harry Kane’s 2026 victory, the award’s 70th edition and first ceremony held outside France, echoes that English breakthrough and underscores the Premier League’s modern global influence.

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Story summary

Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d’Or in London.
He became the first English winner since Michael Owen in 2001.
Kane scored 73 goals in 65 matches for club and country during the eligibility period.
A glitch briefly listed Kane, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal as winners on the Ballon d’Or website before the ceremony.

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