Virat Kohli congratulated Harry Kane on winning the 2026 Ballon d’Or, sharing a heartfelt message for the Bayern Munich striker. Kane’s prolific performances and trophy-winning campaign helped him claim football’s most prestigious individual honour.
His goalscoring record for Bayern Munich and England earned him footballs top individual honour, while Alexia Putellas matched Aitana Bonmatís record with her third Womens Ballon dOr.
The 70th Ballon d’Or ceremony will take place at London’s Palladium for the first time in Britain. The voting recognises individual performances between August 3, 2025, and July 19, 2026, along with team achievements and players’ conduct.