England Training Equipment Stolen Before Croatia Opener

England, Thomas Tuchel, Football Association, Kansas City Police
13 June 2026

England had training equipment stolen before their arrival in Kansas City for the World Cup. The Football Association is checking what was taken after vehicles carrying items to the Swope Soccer Village base were broken into.

Balls and boots are among the items feared missing, with police investigating and two arrests reportedly made. The theft could disrupt Thomas Tuchel’s preparations before England begin their Group L campaign against Croatia on Wednesday.