England’s World Cup preparations take a setback after reports that team equipment is stolen before the squad’s opener against Croatia. Multiple outlets report that items, including match boots associated with prominent players, were taken while gear was being moved to England’s training base in Kansas City. The reports add that official tournament match balls and other essential training equipment were also among the missing items.
Some accounts specifically name boots linked to Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham as being among those stolen, while other descriptions refer more generally to squad boots and training kit. One outlet notes that details about which individual boots were taken are unconfirmed, suggesting uncertainty around the full list of affected items.
In response, England staff are described as scrambling to deal with the loss and prepare for the Croatia clash. The reports do not provide further information on how the theft occurred, who is responsible, or whether police or FIFA are involved.
