Police investigate theft of England's training equipment in Kansas City
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 4:11 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The Football Association has confirmed that police are investigating the theft of training equipment from England's team vehicle in Kansas City. The incident was reported just before the team's first training session at Swope Soccer Village, where they arrived after a warm weather camp in Florida. Missing items include boots and balls. The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department is leading the investigation, stating that it is ongoing. England, managed by Thomas Tuchel, is set to begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia on Wednesday.
- •England's equipment was stolen ahead of training in Kansas City.
- •Police confirmed they are investigating the theft from a team vehicle.
- •Missing items include boots and balls, crucial for training.
- •Thomas Tuchel's squad trained for the first time in Kansas City.
- •England opens its World Cup campaign against Croatia on June 17.
- 4:11 AMYahoo Sports — Police investigating theft of England’s training equipment
- 4:05 AMYahoo Sports — US police probe theft of England training equipment
"England's World Cup preparations have been hit by the theft of equipment ahead of the squad's arrival at their Kansas City training base on Saturday.The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department told the Daily Mail: "We are investigating a possible theft of equipment from a team vehicle that arrived in Kansas City with items missing this evening.
"The Football Association has confirmed police are investigating the theft of team equipment ahead of England’s arrival at their Kansas City base. Thomas Tuchel’s side land in the Midwest on Saturday afternoon as World Cup preparations go up a notch following a warm weather camp in Florida.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 4:11 AMPolice investigating theft of England’s training equipment
The Football Association has confirmed police are investigating the theft of team equipment ahead of England’s arrival at their Kansas City base. Thomas Tuchel’s side land in the Midwest on Saturday afternoon as World Cup preparations go up a notch following a warm weather camp in Florida.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 4:05 AMUS police probe theft of England training equipment
England's World Cup preparations have been hit by the theft of equipment ahead of the squad's arrival at their Kansas City training base on Saturday.The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department told the Daily Mail: "We are investigating a possible theft of equipment from a team vehicle that arrived in Kansas City with items missing this evening.
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