England’s World Cup boots stolen before training in Kansas City

The Guardian Sport1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 2:01 AM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

England’s World Cup boots stolen before training in Kansas City
Summary

England’s football team reported that their match boots were stolen while being transported from Florida to their training camp in Kansas City. The theft occurred prior to the team's first training session for the World Cup at Swope Soccer Village. The stolen items include boots belonging to key players, official tournament balls, and training equipment. The Football Association is working with police to recover the missing items.

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  • Match boots stolen during transportation from Florida.
  • The theft occurred before training at Swope Soccer Village.
  • Key players’ boots were among the items stolen.
  • The Football Association is coordinating with police to recover items.
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Equipment stolen during transportation from Florida FA will liaise with police in bid to retrieve match boots England have been the victims of a security breakdown after the team’s match boots were stolen before their first World Cup training session in Kansas City. The theft is understood to have taken place while equipment was being transported from the squad’s pre-tournament base in Florida to their training camp at Swope Soccer Village in Missouri. Boots belonging to England’s star players were understood to be among the stolen items, along with official tournament balls and training equipment. Continue reading...

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