2026 Ballon d'Or: He's getting better - Tuchel picks player to win award
- England manager Thomas Tuchel backed striker Harry Kane for the Ballon d'Or ahead of Saturday's UEFA Nations League opener against Spain, throwing his support behind one of the final 30 nominees.
- The former Tottenham star scored 61 goals helping Bayern Munich secure a Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double last season, then found the net six times as England reached the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
- Tuchel cited Kane's "Seventy-plus goals" and three titles as decisive factors, though Kane faces stiff competition from Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, Barcelona's Rodri and Lamine Yamal, and Inter Miami's Lionel Messi.
- Should Kane win, he would become the first Englishman to claim the award since Michael Owen in 2001, with the ceremony scheduled for London on October 26.
- Tuchel also confirmed he would have no problem selecting Kane for the 2030 World Cup despite the striker being 36 at kickoff, prioritizing quality over age.
23 Articles
23 Articles
The Independent
The Independent (US)Kane v Yamal at Wembley is the final twist in a bitter Ballon d’Or race
England host world champions Spain in the Nations League on Saturday night, writes Lawrence Ostlere, where Harry Kane has the chance to stick it to his biggest Ballon d’Or rival – and most vocal critic
2026 Ballon d'Or: He's getting better - Tuchel picks player to win award
England manager, Thomas Tuchel, believes that Harry Kane should win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Kane is in the running for the award, having been included in the final 30-man nominees’ shortlist. The Bayern Munich striker will come up against notable contenders like Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Rodri (Barcelona), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) and Lionel Messi (Inter […] 2026 Ballon d’Or: He’s getting better – Tuchel picks player to win award
Here you will find information on the topic "First Englishman since 2001?". Read now "«Complete package»: Kane for Tuchel worthy balloon d'Or winner.
Thomas Tuchel sees good chances for Harry Kane to win the golden ball. Why England's national coach is so optimistic.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
