New Crisis in the World Cup: Theft in England's National Team Camp

The England national team was subjected to a sudden theft that included players' shoes and the team's training equipment, just before their first training session in Kansas City in preparation for the 2026 World Cup.

The British newspaper 'Daily Mail' reported that the incident occurred while transferring the team's equipment from West Palm Beach, Florida, to the accommodation at the 'Swope Soccer Village' camp in Missouri, where all the equipment was supposed to be set up before the start of training.

The newspaper explained that among the stolen items were the shoes of several team stars, along with official balls for the tournament and essential training equipment, leaving only one ball from the transported shipment.

Reports indicate concerns within the coaching staff about the potential loss of shoes of prominent players like Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, as the equipment review continues to determine the extent of the losses.

The Daily Mail added that the security staff suspects the involvement of individuals responsible for the equipment transfer, prompting the English Football Association to coordinate with local police to open an investigation and attempt to recover the stolen items.

The stolen items also included technical analysis equipment, tactical boards belonging to the coach, and massage devices, which pose a significant blow to the team's preparations before the start of their tournament journey.