GOLAZONEWSHarry Kane favored to win 2026 Ballon d'Or
- Harry Kane is the leading candidate to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
- Declan Rice has publicly backed the Bayern Munich striker for the award.
- Kane admits the waiting period before the ceremony is stressful for his family.
Ahead of the Ballon d'Or ceremony at the London Palladium, Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane has emerged as the clear favorite to claim the prestigious individual honor. The 33-year-old has enjoyed a highly productive run, scoring 61 goals.
Following a 2-2 draw between Bayern Munich and Arsenal in the Champions League, England teammate Declan Rice praised Kane's performance. Rice stated that there is no doubt in his mind that Kane should be the winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or, describing the forward's form as remarkable.
Kane acknowledged that the uncertainty surrounding the result has been difficult for his family to manage. While he tries to avoid dwelling on the outcome, he accepts that the suspense leading up to Monday night's announcement is part of the event. On the pitch, Kane continues to showcase versatility, recently displaying new elements in his play, such as taking goal kicks during the match against Arsenal.