General · 14 July 2026
Harry Kane has career-defining week with World Cup, Ballon d'Or in reach
England captain Harry Kane aims to secure the Ballon d'Or by surpassing Lionel Messi on Wednesday, followed by Kylian Mbappé or Lamine Yamal on Sunday. The Bayern Munich striker hopes to lead England to their first World Cup final abroad, a chance to finally secure the silverware his talent deserves. Kane has scored six goals in six games in this World Cup and believes he is physically better than ever.
Reported by The Guardian · How we write briefs