England forward, Harry Kane, has come out to express immense joy following his victory on Monday 26 October, 2026 in London at the Ballon d’Or.
The striker bagged the Ballon d’Or 2026 award beating Real Madrid and France forward, Kylian Mbappe; and Lamine Yamal of Barcelona and Spain.
In his reaction on X, the England Captain asked where he should begin? to express his joy and gratitude following the achievement in the event which held in his home country.
Kane said, it is an “evening I’ll never forget”.
He added, after a season “full of goals”, he was graced with the “incredible honour” of carting home the prestigious accolade.
Kane wrote: “Where do I begin? That was an evening I’ll never forget. It’s an incredible honour to receive the Ballon d’Or award after a year full of goals, trophies and special milestones.”
Born in London, England, the striker thanked England and Bayern Munich teammates for the win, as well as, staff of both sides, and his family for the support, saying, he would not have won the prize without them.
Kane further wrote: “Thank you to all the staff and my teammates at @england and @fcbayern, as well as family, friends and everyone who’s supported me – this wouldn’t be possible without you all.
“Thank you to everyone who has sent a kind message, social media post – I appreciate every single one of them.
“This will live long in the memory.”
Next for Kane and Bayern Munich?
Harry Kane and his side, Bayern Munich, will welcome Magdeburg for the DFB Pokal 2026/27 second round match on Wednesday 28 October, 2026 at Allianz Arena in Munich at 20:45 (WAT).
Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich are currently at the top of the Bundesliga table with seventeen (17) points, and trailed by Borussia Dortmund with same points.
Tributes to Kane
Uefa Champions League wrote on X: “Harry Kane, the floor is yours…Ballon d’Or winner”.
England wrote on X: “The best player in the world. Our 2026 #BallonDor winner: HARRY KANE!”
Bayern Munich CEO, Jan-Christian Dreesen, wrote on the Club’s official website: “Harry Kane more than deserves this title. He’s been breaking one record after the other for years, and beyond his many goals and assists, we really value the brilliant character he brings.
“For a player from a German club to win the Ballon d’Or for the first time in 30 years is a strong signal for the Bundesliga: Harry Kane is one of the great personalities of world football and a role model to all, far beyond the game.”
Norwich City FC wrote on X: “Thinking about those six months in Norfolk. The only #BallonDor winner to call East Anglia home. Well deserved, Harry Kane.”
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan wrote on X: “I’m delighted to see England captain and Londoner Harry Kane crowned the winner of the Ballon d’Or.
“A well-deserved recognition after scoring an astonishing 73 goals for club and country last season – and who can forget the starring role he played at this summer’s World Cup, including the winning goal against Mexico on that magical night in the Azteca?
“Not only is he a Tottenham and England legend, but he is now – officially – one of the greatest of all time.”
