Despite losing to Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals, England captain Harry Kane is presently the favorite to win the Ballon d'Or this year, according to AS. Notwithstanding scoring six goals during the World Cup, Kylian Mbappé (10), Lionel Messi (eight), Erling Haaland, and colleague Jude Bellingham (both seven) outscored Kane. Mbappé and Messi have the best chance of competing with Kane for the Ballon d'Or among those players. Rodri and Lamine Yamal, two members of the Spanish team who won the World Cup in North America, are anticipated to pose the largest threat to him.
This would be Kane's first time winning the trophy in his professional life. The Bundesliga powerhouses achieved a league and cup double last season thanks to the striker's 61 goals in 51 games for Bayern Munich. Kane has scored 98 goals in 94 games since coming from Tottenham in 2023.
