England’s world cup preparations suffer setback after training equipment got stolen in Kansas City
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England’s training equipment was reportedly stolen after a team vehicle was broken into in Kansas City.
Police have launched investigations and detained two persons of interest.
The incident comes days before England’s World Cup opener against Croatia.
England’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have suffered an unexpected setback after some of the team’s training equipment was reportedly stolen in Kansas City ahead of the squad’s arrival.
According to Reuters, a vehicle transporting England’s training gear from the team’s pre-tournament base in Florida to Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City was broken into, with several items missing.
Police confirmed they are investigating the incident as a possible theft.
“We are investigating a possible theft of equipment from a team vehicle that arrived in Kansas City with items missing this evening,” police said in a statement.
Authorities added that the investigation is ongoing and that two persons of interest had been taken into custody for questioning.
Some of the stolen items include footballs, boots and other training equipment intended for England’s first sessions in Kansas City.
Sky Sports also report that the majority of the kit has now been recovered
American police are investigating, after a significant amount of England’s kit was stolen en route to their new training base in Kansas City.
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) June 13, 2026
Sky Sports News has been told that the majority of the kit has now been recovered 🚨 pic.twitter.com/cVdMjRjxIY
England are among the favourites heading into the 2026 World Cup, maintaining a strong squad filled with Premier League and European stars.
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