France legend Emmanuel Petit has ruled out Harry Kane's chances of winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or, citing his poor performance in critical matches for both Bayern Munich and the England national team.

The former World Cup winner highlighted Kane's failure to deliver in high-stakes games during the 2026 World Cup and Champions League, despite his impressive Bundesliga goal tally.

Petit named Lamine Yamal, Rodri, and Lionel Messi as leading contenders, though he noted Messi's club situation with Inter Miami complicates his prospects.The article also mentions Spain's World Cup victory and Yamal's emergence as a frontrunner.

Kane's inability to perform under pressure has drawn criticism following England's early exit from the tournament, with Petit emphasizing that domestic stats alone don't secure Ballon d'Or glory.The piece underscores the importance of consistency in major competitions for top honors.