Harry Kane discusses Ballon d'Or hopes ahead of London ceremony
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Harry Kane expressed optimism regarding his chances for the Ballon d'Or, with the ceremony scheduled for October 26 in London. The Bayern Munich forward, who won the Golden Shoe last season and contributed to England's World Cup semi-final run, believes the London venue may be auspicious for him. Kane acknowledged his impressive scoring record last season but emphasized that the award is beyond his control. He remarked on the significance of the ceremony being hosted in his hometown, calling it a special opportunity.
- •Ballon d'Or ceremony set for October 26 in London.
- •Kane won the Golden Shoe as Europe's top scorer last season.
- •He led England to the World Cup semi-finals.
- •Kane scored 73 goals last season, the second-highest total in history.
- •He feels the London location may be a good omen.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane nonchalant about Ballon d’Or chances, believes hometown ceremony could be ‘good omen’
- 9:34 AMYahoo Sports — 'Good omen' - Kane hopes London handover boosts Ballon d'Or chances
"Harry Kane is not the type to say he deserves the Ballon d'Or - but he does think the October 26 ceremony being in London might mean it is written in the stars. The Bayern Munich striker has already won the Golden Shoe as the top scorer in Europe's major leagues last season and led England to the World Cup semi-finals.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 10:00 PMBayern Munich’s Harry Kane nonchalant about Ballon d’Or chances, believes hometown ceremony could be ‘good omen’
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- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 9:34 AM'Good omen' - Kane hopes London handover boosts Ballon d'Or chances
Harry Kane is not the type to say he deserves the Ballon d'Or - but he does think the October 26 ceremony being in London might mean it is written in the stars. The Bayern Munich striker has already won the Golden Shoe as the top scorer in Europe's major leagues last season and led England to the World Cup semi-finals.
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