England's World Cup gear stolen before Kansas City arrival 2026

England's training equipment was stolen before their World Cup match in Kansas City.

Theft at Kansas City base Before their scheduled arrival in Kansas City on Saturday, England became victims of a theft involving their training gear. The Football Association is currently investigating the stolen items, which reportedly include footballs and boots. The break-in occurred in vehicles transporting the equipment to their designated base at Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City. Police officers, who have been in contact with the FA, were present at the site on Friday night to address the incident. ## Tuchel's squad arrival delayed Thomas Tuchel and his England squad are set to land in Kansas City on Saturday afternoon, with the missing equipment originally planned to be already in place. The theft has disrupted preparations ahead of their opening World Cup match against Croatia on Wednesday at 21:00 BST. The Three Lions will now need to adjust their training plans following the loss of essential gear. ## World Cup campaign kicks off England's campaign in the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins with a clash against Croatia on Wednesday. The match is scheduled to start at 21:00 BST, with the squad aiming to recover from the setback of the stolen training equipment. The team's preparations have been impacted, but they remain focused on their upcoming fixture. The incident has added unexpected challenges as they aim to perform at the highest level in the tournament.