England national team’s training gear stolen ahead of World Cup opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 9:53 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
England's preparations for the 2026 World Cup have been disrupted after match boots, balls, and training equipment were stolen while being transported to Kansas City. The incident occurred during the transfer from West Palm Beach, Florida, ahead of their opening match against Croatia on June 17. England's coaching staff now face challenges replacing essential items as they settle into their tournament base. Local police are assisting the FA in recovery efforts, as the missing items include boots crucial for players like Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham.
- •England's gear was stolen during transport to Kansas City.
- •Missing items include match boots, balls, and training equipment.
- •The theft impacts players' comfort before their first training session.
- •Local police are involved in recovering the stolen equipment.
- 9:53 AMYahoo Sports — How much England’s stolen World Cup training gear was worth as two men charged
- 2:44 AMYahoo Sports — What was ‘stolen’ from England national team’s van ahead of 2026 World Cup opener vs. Croatia
"England’s World Cup build-up has already had the kind of off-field disruption Thomas Tuchel would have wanted nowhere near his squad. The national team’s kit and equipment was stolen from a vehicle while being transported from their pre-tournament camp in Florida to Kansas City, where England are based before their opener against Croatia.
"England’s World Cup preparations have been disrupted after match boots, balls and training equipment were stolen while the squad’s kit was being transported to Kansas City. The timing gives Thomas Tuchel an unwanted problem before England face Croatia in their 2026 World Cup opener on June 17.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 9:53 AMHow much England’s stolen World Cup training gear was worth as two men charged
England’s World Cup build-up has already had the kind of off-field disruption Thomas Tuchel would have wanted nowhere near his squad. The national team’s kit and equipment was stolen from a vehicle while being transported from their pre-tournament camp in Florida to Kansas City, where England are based before their opener against Croatia.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 2:44 AMWhat was ‘stolen’ from England national team’s van ahead of 2026 World Cup opener vs. Croatia
England’s World Cup preparations have been disrupted after match boots, balls and training equipment were stolen while the squad’s kit was being transported to Kansas City. The timing gives Thomas Tuchel an unwanted problem before England face Croatia in their 2026 World Cup opener on June 17.
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