FA reviews security incident at England media centre in Kansas City

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Last updated Jul 10, 2026

FA reviews security incident at England media centre in Kansas City
Summary

The Football Association is reviewing an incident at England’s media centre in Kansas City where a man entered carrying a wrench. The man, described as appearing in distress, walked into the media area while the England team was training nearby and was subsequently removed by local police. England is preparing for a World Cup quarter-final against Norway scheduled for Saturday. The team is expected to fly to Miami on the eve of the game and hopes to return to the Kansas City facilities next week for a potential semi-final.

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  • A man carrying a wrench entered England's media centre.
  • The incident occurred while the team trained at Swope Soccer Village.
  • Local police dealt with the situation immediately.
  • England is preparing for a quarter-final against Norway.
  • Team plans to return to Kansas City facilities next week.
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The Football Association will review an incident at England’s Kansas City media centre after a man walked in carrying a wrench. Thomas Tuchel’s side are preparing for Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway ahead of flying from the Midwest to Miami on the eve of the game.

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