England's World Cup team recovers stolen equipment ahead of matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 2:15 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Stolen equipment belonging to England's World Cup team has been recovered, according to BBC News. The gear was taken during transport from Florida to Kansas City, with items including footwear and soccer balls being stolen. Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas confirmed local, state, and federal investigations are ongoing, and two arrests have been made related to the incident. England’s team has indicated that all essential gear is now back in their possession. The team arrived in Kansas City on Saturday and will hold their first training session on Sunday.
- •Equipment was stolen during transport from Florida to Kansas City.
- •Footwear and soccer balls were among the stolen items.
- •Two arrests have been made in connection with the theft.
- •The team arrived in Kansas City on Saturday.
- •England plays Croatia on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.
- 2:15 AMYahoo Sports — Equipment stolen from England's World Cup team recovered, BBC says
"Footwear and soccer balls were among the items taken, the BBC reported, but the theft did not include anything "game-critical."
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