Kane leads 2026 Ballon d’Or shortlist
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane was named among the leading candidates on the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. England teammates Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice were also nominated, alongside Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé. The RSS reports do not provide the full list, voting schedule or date of the award ceremony.
Why it matters
The shortlist places three England players in contention for football’s most prominent individual prize.
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Part of the September 8, 2026 brief.