Ballon d’Or: Harry Kane talks about his emotion when he heard his name

Crowned Ballon d’Or 2026, Harry Kane lived a moment that he will not soon forget. In an interview given to…

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 12:29 PM

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Harry Kane discussed feeling overwhelmed with emotion after hearing his name announced as the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner.
Ronaldo Nazario presented Kane with the award during the ceremony hosted in London.
Kane described the nervous wait beforehand as entirely different from the controllable stress experienced during matches.

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Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane reflected on winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or during an interview with France Football. Kane described feeling intense nervousness during the ceremony in London as he waited for Ronaldo Nazario to announce the award winner, contrasting the passive waiting with the controllable stress of playing in major matches.

Kane stated that he felt completely overwhelmed with relief and happiness when his name was called. He also noted that widespread messages of encouragement leading up to the announcement made the coronation feel like a collective achievement.

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Ballon d’Or: Harry Kane talks about his emotion when he heard his name

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