Two arrested for theft of England World Cup equipment in Kansas City
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 9:33 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Two individuals were arrested in Kansas City following the theft of England World Cup equipment that was in transit from Florida. The incident highlights security concerns surrounding the transportation of valuable sports materials. Local law enforcement has taken the lead in the investigation and is expected to provide further updates as the situation unfolds.
- •Arrests made in Kansas City after stolen World Cup gear incident.
- •Equipment was being transported from Florida to Kansas City.
- •The investigation is ongoing with local law enforcement involved.
- •Concerns are growing about the security of valuable sports equipment.
- 9:38 AMESPN Soccer — Two arrested after England World Cup gear stolen
- 8:55 AMYahoo Sports — Two arrested after England equipment stolen ahead of World Cup opener
"England's World Cup preparations have suffered an unexpected setback after Kansas City Police arrested two people following the reported theft of team equipment during the squad's move from Florida to their tournament base. The incident occurred after England completed their pre-World Cup training camp in Palm Beach Gardens on Thursday before travelling to Kansas City,…
"Two people have been arrested in Kansas City after England World Cup equipment was stolen in transit from Florida.
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External links- ESPN SoccerJun 13, 2026, 9:38 AMTwo arrested after England World Cup gear stolen
Two people have been arrested in Kansas City after England World Cup equipment was stolen in transit from Florida.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 8:55 AMTwo arrested after England equipment stolen ahead of World Cup opener
England's World Cup preparations have suffered an unexpected setback after Kansas City Police arrested two people following the reported theft of team equipment during the squad's move from Florida to their tournament base. The incident occurred after England completed their pre-World Cup training camp in Palm Beach Gardens on Thursday before travelling to Kansas City,…
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