Published Jul 14, 2026, 6:45 AM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 1 source

World Cup and Ballon d’Or in reach as Harry Kane enters defining week of his career

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World Cup and Ballon d’Or in reach as Harry Kane enters defining week of his career

F ive days to win the Ballon d’Or. The way to do it: outshine Lionel Messi in Atlanta, then see off Kylian Mbappé or Lamine Yamal on Sunday. For Harry Kane, nothing will come without a fight. The England captain was doubted when he was a kid, back when the youth coaches at Tottenham wondered if it was worth keeping him, and he faces another seismic battle against Argentina on Wednesday. This could be the crowning moment of Kane’s career. The Bayern Munich striker has enjoyed the season of his li