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England team's stolen boots and equipment recovered in Kansas City

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kansas City police recovered most of the England national football team's stolen equipment, including players' boots, after it was taken during a transfer from Florida.
  • Two individuals were taken into custody as part of an ongoing investigation into the theft that occurred at the Swope Soccer Village.
  • The incident occurred as the team was preparing its base for the 2026 World Cup, with authorities investigating the full scope of the loss.

Kansas City police have recovered the majority of equipment stolen from the England national football team, including players' boots, which went missing during a transfer to their 2026 World Cup base. The theft occurred Friday night as team personnel unloaded gear from a van at Swope Soccer Village, the team's operational hub for the tournament.

Authorities have apprehended two suspects in connection with the incident, and the investigation is ongoing. The Football Association (FA) confirmed the theft but refrained from providing further details due to the active police inquiry. Local media reports suggest that training equipment and other team items were taken, with British outlets specifically mentioning football boots and balls among the stolen items.

two people were taken into custody

— Phil DiMartinoA spokesperson for the Kansas City Police Department confirmed the arrests.

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas stated that local, state, and federal agencies are collaborating to pinpoint the exact location of the theft and identify any additional individuals involved. England selected Kansas City as its base despite not hosting any group stage matches. The team's World Cup campaign begins on June 17 against Croatia in Dallas.

local, state, and federal authorities are working to determine where the theft occurred and if there are more involved.

— Quinton LucasThe Mayor of Kansas City spoke to KSHB television about the ongoing investigation.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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