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Two Texas men charged over theft of England's World Cup gear

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 4:53 AM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Two Texas men charged over theft of England's World Cup gear

Summary

Two men from Texas face felony charges for receiving stolen property related to the theft of equipment belonging to England's national soccer team. The discovery of the missing gear was made late Saturday. Law enforcement has launched an investigation into the incident to determine the full extent of the theft and any potential accomplices.

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Key Details

•Charges filed against two Texas men late Saturday.
•The stolen property belongs to England's national soccer team.
•Investigation launched to uncover more details on the theft.

Latest Updates

5:40 AMESPN — 2 Texas men charged after England WC gear stolen

What they're saying

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Two men have been charged with one felony count each of receiving stolen property late Saturday after England's national team discovered that some of their equipment had been stolen.
— ESPNby ESPN News Services

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