Bellingham overtakes Kane and surprises England after the 2026 World Cup

At only twenty‑three years old, Jude Bellingham has already established himself among the most prominent players in world football, while Harry Kane, author of an exceptional season with Bayern Munich, sees his status called into question after the 2026 World Cup.

After a more difficult season with Real Madrid, the midfielder has rediscovered great form under the England shirt.

A performance that changes the game

The Three Lions ultimately finished third in the tournament, behind Spain and Argentina, but ahead of the French team, giving Bellingham a platform to stand out individually.

The English player was therefore named English Player of the Year, a distinction he has won for the second consecutive year, overtaking, to everyone's surprise, Harry Kane.

Kane, who scored sixty‑three goals with Bayern Munich, remains a very serious contender for the France Football Ballon d’Or, to be awarded on October 26 next.

This possible award should set the football world reacting in the coming hours, leaving observers attentive to the reactions that will follow.