England captain Harry Kane has been awarded the 2026 Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in London on Monday, recognizing his outstanding performances for both club and country over the past year.
The Bayern Munich striker, who led England to the Euro 2024 final and enjoyed a prolific debut season in the Bundesliga, received the prestigious individual honor from France Football.
According to reports, Kane plans to celebrate the achievement by presenting lavish gifts to his teammates at both club and international level as a gesture of appreciation for their contribution to his success.
The 31-year-old forward becomes the first English player to win the Ballon d'Or since Michael Owen in 2001, capping a remarkable year in which he scored over 40 goals across all competitions.
