England recovers most of stolen gear before World Cup opener

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

England recovers most of stolen gear before World Cup opener
Summary

England's national soccer team successfully recovered most of its stolen training equipment just days before their World Cup opener against Croatia. A police investigation led to the recovery of the gear, which included boots and footballs, after a van transporting the items was broken into in Kansas City., no game-critical equipment was lost, enabling the squad's preparation to continue without major disruption. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft, which initially raised concerns ahead of the tournament. With the gear largely returned, England can maintain focus on their World Cup journey.

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  • Training gear was stolen while en route to Kansas City.
  • Police recovered most items following a swift investigation.
  • Two suspects have been arrested related to the theft.
  • England's World Cup opener is against Croatia.
  • No critical equipment was lost to impede preparations.
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  • 1:00 AMYahoo SportsEngland recovered most of its stolen gear
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Somewhere, Harry Kane’s jockstrap still might be for sale on Kansas City’s black market.

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