2026 Ballon d’Or: Definitely Possible – Bellingham Names Player To Win Award

England midfielder Jude Bellingham has named his international teammate Harry Kane as a possible winner of the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

Bellingham was speaking after England’s 3-0 victory over Czech Republic in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday night.

The Real Madrid midfielder praised Kane’s qualities both as a player and as a person.

“Kane is fantastic, as a person and as a player. Nothing he ever does surprises me,” Bellingham said.

He added: “Such an amazing role model, amazing guy and an honour to share the pitch with him.”

When asked about Kane’s chances of winning the Ballon d’Or, Bellingham replied: “Ballon d’Or? Yeah, who knows. Definitely possible…”

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Bellingham himself is among the final 30 nominees for this year’s Ballon d’Or award, which is scheduled to be presented in London on October 26.