2026 World Cup: England recover stolen training equipment

England have recovered most of the training equipment stolen in a shocking heist on Friday, easing concerns ahead of their World Cup preparations.

The stolen items, which included players’ boots, training gear and other essential equipment, were taken from a truck transporting the team’s supplies from Florida to their tournament base in Kansas City.

The incident sparked an immediate police investigation, with authorities moving swiftly to track down those responsible. Kansas City police confirmed that two persons of interest were taken into custody on Friday night, while efforts to recover the remaining items continue.

Investigators say significant progress has been made since the theft, with most of the equipment now back in England’s possession.

The bizarre robbery had briefly threatened to disrupt the Three Lions’ preparations, but the successful recovery has provided a major boost as the team focuses on its World Cup campaign.