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Manager Thomas Tuchel's squad was scheduled to arrive in Missouri on Saturday afternoon following their training camp in Florida. However, according to British media reports, football boots and balls were stolen from the Swope Soccer Village facility even before their first training session.
The FA confirmed the incident but provided no further details, as the case is now under police investigation. The Kansas City Police Department told the Daily Mail: “We are investigating the possible theft of equipment from a team vehicle that arrived in Kansas City. Upon arrival, some items were found to be missing. The investigation is ongoing.”
The England national team is set to hold its first training session at the Swope Soccer Village on Saturday. They will kick off their World Cup campaign on Wednesday against Croatia. Subsequently, they will also face Ghana and Panama in Group L.
More on the 2026 FIFA World Cup:
- Full Schedule
- Complete Results
- Standings
- World Cup News
- World Cup TV Schedule
- Team Kits
- Stadiums
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