England’s World Cup preparations in the United States are disrupted after equipment is stolen from a team vehicle in Kansas City, but police and the Football Association (FA) later report that some of the stolen training kit has been recovered. Multiple outlets say the theft happens around the time the squad arrives for its first training session at the England training base in Missouri, with parts of the gear taken while equipment is transported. Reports describe missing items including players’ boots—specifically mentioning senior players and Harry Kane—and training equipment, alongside official match balls and tournament balls. By the time the FA begins inventory checks, two suspects are taken into custody, according to several sources citing Kansas City police. Other reporting notes that not all items are recovered, with some accounts stating that essential boots and match balls were not among what was retrieved. The FA is therefore preparing to replace or source missing items ahead of England’s initial session and the broader campaign. The incident is treated as an unusual setback, occurring after earlier warm-up matches in Florida proceed without similar disruption.
England recover World Cup training gear after boots and balls stolen in Kansas City
England’s World Cup preparations in the United States are disrupted after equipment is stolen from a team vehicle in Kansas City, but police and the Football Association (FA) later report that some of...
- England’s training equipment is stolen from a vehicle in Kansas City as the squad prepares for its first training session.
- Items reported stolen include players’ boots, training equipment, and official/tournament balls.
- Kansas City police confirm two individuals are apprehended in connection with the theft.
- Some stolen kit is recovered, but reporting indicates not all essential items are returned.
- The FA begins counting what is missing and looks to replace equipment ahead of scheduled work in the US.
On Saturday in Kansas City, England players downplayed having training equipment stolen ahead of their arrival in Missouri.
4 hours agoEngland’s World Cup equipment, including balls and boots, was stolen in the US before their Kansas City training. Authorities are investigating the heist. Read More: https://punchng.com/england-world-cup-equipment-stolen-in-us/
12 hours agoThe England national team suffered an unexpected setback before the start of their 2026 World Cup campaign after a portion of their training equipment was stolen following the squad’s arrival in Kansas City, USA. According to a report by The Guardian, special boots belonging to several players, along with official balls and other training equipment, […] By Alaa Shamali
14 hours agoPolice said two suspects have been taken into custody as the FA looked for new kit ahead of the first training session at England's World Cup training HQ in Missouri
15 hours agoEngland have recovered several items of stolen training kit after they were stolen from a team vehicle in Kansas City
15 hours agoKansas City police confirmed that they were "investigating a possible theft of equipment" and said two suspects had been taken into custody.
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