England report theft of training equipment before World Cup
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 1:45 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
England's training equipment was stolen prior to their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday. According to reports, items including balls and boots were taken after vehicles transporting the equipment were broken into. The Football Association is currently working with local police to determine the full extent of the theft. Thomas Tuchel and the England squad are expected to arrive in Kansas City that afternoon ahead of their World Cup opener against Croatia on Wednesday.
- •England's training equipment was stolen in Kansas City.
- •Items feared stolen include balls and boots.
- •Police are investigating the break-in.
- •England's World Cup campaign begins against Croatia on Wednesday.
- •Thomas Tuchel's squad arrives in Kansas City Saturday.
- 1:45 AMYahoo Sports — England players unfazed after gear stolen prior to 2026 World Cup
- 8:02 AMYahoo Sports — England training equipment stolen ahead of squad’s arrival in Kansas City
- 2:13 AMBBC Sport — England have training equipment stolen
- 1:27 AMYahoo Sports — England have training equipment stolen
"On Saturday in Kansas City, England players downplayed having training equipment stolen ahead of their arrival in Missouri.
"Local police say an investigation is under way over the possible theft of equipment which was arriving in Kansas City.
"England are victims of a theft of their training equipment before their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 1:45 AMEngland players unfazed after gear stolen prior to 2026 World Cup
On Saturday in Kansas City, England players downplayed having training equipment stolen ahead of their arrival in Missouri.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 8:02 AMEngland training equipment stolen ahead of squad’s arrival in Kansas City
Local police say an investigation is under way over the possible theft of equipment which was arriving in Kansas City.
- BBC SportJun 13, 2026, 2:13 AMEngland have training equipment stolen
England are victims of a theft of their training equipment before their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 1:27 AMEngland have training equipment stolen
England are victims of a theft of their training equipment before their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday.
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