The updated 2026 Ballon d’Or odds here at BetVictor has seen Harry Kane installed as the new favourite. The Bayern and England star enjoyed a record breaking 2025-26 campaign whilst flourishing for the Three Lions at the 2026 World Cup.
Kane scored a total of 61 goals in just 51 appearances for the Bavarians and chipped in with seven assists as Bayern won the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal – where Kane netted a hat-trick in the final – and the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup.
On international duty, the 33-year-old superstar netted 14 times for Thomas Tuchel’s side. Six of which came in the extended tournament in North America. Kane has leapfrogged former Ballon d’or favourite Lionel Messi in the market.
2026 Ballon D’Or Odds: Harry Kane The Clear Favourite
Now that his nomination has been officially confirmed, Harry Kane is the 4/7 favourite in the 2026 Ballon d’Or odds market here at BetVictor. The veteran striker is being widely tipped to land the coveted award which is the highest individual gong a professional footballer can win.
Kane has been in the running for the Ballon d’Or on seven previous occasions. His highest finish was 10th in 2018 whereby he won the World Cup Golden Boot and helped England to the semi-final.
Ballon D’Or Nominees In 2026
Some of the stand out nominees in the 2026 Ballon d’Or awards include global superstars Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Kylian Mbappe, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Fabian Ruiz and Lionel Messi. Yamal is the biggest threat to Kane followed by his World Cup winning teammate Rodri and Real Madrid forward Mbappe.
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Any betting decisions should be made responsibly and there are no guarantees when it comes to match outcomes. All odds correct as of 4pm on September 8, 2026 and are subject to change.
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