World Cup 2026: Shooting, Robbery, and Tornado - England's Misfortunes Continue

The England football team's preparations for the 2026 World Cup have been marred by a string of unusual and unsettling incidents in Kansas City, even before their first match. The latest event saw the team forced to take shelter on Saturday evening due to a tornado warning.

Around 8 p.m., the Three Lions received a "severe thunderstorm warning" on their phones, advising them to seek refuge in a sturdy building away from windows. Winds of nearly 130 km/h swept through the area, though the hotel and training center were reportedly not directly hit.

This tornado scare followed closely on the heels of a robbery that occurred earlier the same day. While details were scarce, reports indicated that team shoes and balls were stolen. Fortunately, most of the stolen items were later recovered, and authorities arrested two individuals in connection with the incident.

Adding to the team's troubles, a shooting incident took place just a week prior, approximately eight days before the tornado warning. Nine people were injured in the shooting, which occurred near the team's camp. At the time of that incident, the squad, managed by Thomas Tuchel, had not yet arrived in Kansas City.

England is scheduled to begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia on Wednesday, June 17. The team will undoubtedly be looking to put these unfortunate events behind them and focus on the competition.