Declan Rice Backs Harry Kane for 2026 Ballon d'Or Win

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has publicly supported his England teammate Harry Kane as the leading candidate for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. This endorsement came after a 2-2 draw between Arsenal and Bayern Munich, where both Rice and Kane scored.

In his post-match comments, Rice emphasized Kane's quality, referencing his assist for Alphonso Davies during the game as evidence of Kane's skill. Despite being nominated for the Ballon d'Or for the second consecutive year due to his significant contribution to Arsenal's title win, Rice firmly believes that Kane's individual performance this year surpasses that of other top contenders, including Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe.

Additionally, there was speculation about Kane's potential win, fueled by a teaser from the club's social media, which showed Kane in a suit in a hall resembling the venue for the award ceremony.