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England team's boots and balls stolen before arriving in Kansas City
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England team's boots and balls stolen before arriving in Kansas City

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • England's national football team had their regulation boots and training balls stolen before arriving in Kansas City for the 2026 World Cup.
  • The Football Association confirmed the theft, and local police are investigating.
  • The team must quickly replace the stolen equipment before their first training session.

England's national football team faces an unexpected setback ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with their regulation boots and training balls stolen before their arrival in Kansas City. The Football Association confirmed the incident, which has forced the team to scramble for replacements just days before their first training session.

Coach Thomas Tuchel's squad was scheduled for their initial practice on Saturday at Swope Soccer Village. The theft means players will need to acquire new boots urgently to prepare for their upcoming matches. The team's itinerary includes facing Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, followed by games against Ghana on June 23 and Panama on June 27.

Missouri police are investigating the alleged theft of equipment from a team convoy that arrived in Kansas. Authorities confirmed they have opened an inquiry into the missing items. The incident adds an unusual layer of disruption as the England team prepares for the major tournament.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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