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Harry Kane Secures Ballon d’Or Pole Position With 73-Goal Season as 2026 Ceremony Nears
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Harry Kane Secures Ballon d’Or Pole Position With 73-Goal Season as 2026 Ceremony Nears

After dominating Bayern Munich’s domestic treble and leading England to a World Cup semifinal, Harry Kane has cemented his position as the 2026 Ballon d’Or favorite—surpassing Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi in the final rankings. With seven days until the London ceremony, the striker’s historic campaign leaves little room for doubt.

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