Harry Kane has revealed that his family is nervous as they await the result of the 2026 Ballon d’Or award. The Bayern Munich striker said his wife would prefer to know the outcome before Monday’s ceremony in London, admitting that the uncertainty has created tension at home.
Kane made the comments after Bayern’s 2-2 Champions League draw against Arsenal, explaining that he understands why organisers want to keep the result secret until the event. The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony is scheduled for October 26 at the London Palladium, marking the first time the award event will be held outside Paris.
Harry Kane enters the race after scoring 73 goals for club and country during the 2025-26 season and helping Bayern secure a domestic double. He is among the leading contenders alongside Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé and reigning winner Ousmane Dembélé, but said he is trying to avoid the speculation and enjoy the ceremony.
