Superstars’ boots stolen, balls gone as England’s preparation thrown into disarray — World Cup Daily
England's World Cup preparations have been disrupted after a van transporting team equipment, including boots and training balls, was stolen. The FA is currently working with local police in Kansas City to recover the items ahead of the team's opening match against Croatia.
Why it matters
The theft creates a logistical crisis for a major national sports team, potentially impacting their performance and readiness for a high-stakes international tournament.
FOOTBALL Superstars’ boots stolen, balls gone as England’s preparation thrown into disarray — World Cup Daily Canada & Bosnia play out tense draw | 00:53 Dane Heverin and AFP from Afp June 13th, 2026 12:54 pm England’s World Cup preparations have hit a snag as players’ boots, official tournament balls and training equipment have reportedly been stolen from a van.
The article reports on a criminal incident involving a sports team using standard journalistic reporting.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in