Shooting near England team’s World Cup base injures nine in Kansas City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 7:29 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
A shooting occurred early Saturday morning near England's World Cup base in Kansas City, Missouri, resulting in at least nine injuries. The incident took place around 4 a.m. on Troost Avenue, where police responded to reports of gunfire. The injured individuals were transported to nearby hospitals, though the severity of their injuries is not yet clear. At the time of the shooting, England's players and staff were in Florida for training, ensuring they were not present during the incident.
- •The shooting occurred around 4 a.m. on Saturday.
- •At least nine people were injured and taken to hospitals.
- •England's squad was training in Florida during the incident.
- •Local authorities are investigating the shooting.
- 7:51 PMYahoo Sports — Nine people injured in shooting near England’s World Cup training camp
- 7:29 PMYahoo Sports — Shooting near England team’s World Cup base in Kansas City leaves nine with injuries
"Nine people have been injured in a shooting close to the base England will use during the World Cup in Kansas City. The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday morning on Troost Avenue, only a short drive from the training base and hotel Thomas Tuchel’s squad are due to use during the tournament.
"England’s players and staff were in Florida at the time of the shooting
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 7:51 PMNine people injured in shooting near England’s World Cup training camp
Nine people have been injured in a shooting close to the base England will use during the World Cup in Kansas City. The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday morning on Troost Avenue, only a short drive from the training base and hotel Thomas Tuchel’s squad are due to use during the tournament.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 7:29 PMShooting near England team’s World Cup base in Kansas City leaves nine with injuries
England’s players and staff were in Florida at the time of the shooting
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