Overview
- Staff found vehicles carrying England’s kit at Swope Soccer Village arrived with items missing on Saturday, June 13, prompting an immediate police investigation.
- Reports say personalised match boots for top players and almost all of the squad’s training footballs were taken, leaving backroom staff to assess the full losses.
- The Kansas City Police Department confirmed an inquiry and multiple outlets report two people were detained; authorities have not yet publicly listed recovered items.
- The Football Association is working with local law enforcement and kit suppliers to recover gear or fly in replacements so Thomas Tuchel’s preparations stay on schedule.
- The theft highlights wider operational risks for teams moving customised kit across long distances during the 2026 World Cup and raises questions about transit security at public training sites.