England’s World Cup preparations are disrupted after crucial training equipment is reported stolen in Kansas City. Multiple outlets say the incident occurs as the squad prepares to arrive and continue preparations ahead of their opening match against Croatia. Reports state that England’s staff are scrambling to locate replacements for the missing items, with the problem emerging around the time the team is due to touch down in the city. The theft is described as affecting equipment intended for training rather than affecting personnel, and attention is focused on how quickly a solution can be found to keep preparations on schedule. With the opening fixture against Croatia approaching, the incident raises practical concerns about maintaining normal training routines in the lead-up to the match. Both reports frame the episode as a setback to England’s World Cup campaign planning, while no further details about the suspects, the value of items taken, or any formal investigation are included in the provided accounts.