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Thomas Tuchel's squad was scheduled to arrive in Missouri on Saturday afternoon following their training camp in Florida. According to British media reports, cleats and footballs were stolen from the Swope Soccer Village facility even before their first training session.
The national team's logistics crew arrived ahead of the players to set up the camp where the team will be based during the World Cup. Police added that the incident occurred on Friday evening. Reports then emerged on Saturday that some of the equipment had been recovered, but police did not confirm this.
Defending champions Argentina also have their base in Kansas City. England will kick off their tournament on Wednesday with a match against Croatia. They will then face Ghana and Panama in Group L.
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- 2026 FIFA World Cup News
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- Team Kits
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