England's Training Gear Stolen Ahead of World Cup Opener; Harry Kane And Jude Bellingham Boots Feared Missing

Published 13 June 2026 · sports

England's Training Gear Stolen Ahead of World Cup Opener; Harry Kane And Jude Bellingham Boots Feared Missing Published By, Last Updated: June 13, 2026, 08:42

England's Training Gear Stolen Ahead of World Cup Opener; Harry Kane And Jude Bellingham Boots Feared Missing Published By, Last Updated: June 13, 2026, 08:42 IST England football team has been hit by a robbery incident before their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Croatia. Rapid Read England's Harry Kane (left), Alex Scott, (center) and Dan Burn during a training session in Palm Beach Gardens. (AP Photo) The England football team is yet to begin its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign but is already facing a major setback. British media reports claim the team has been hit by a robbery, with players’ boots and key training equipment allegedly stolen while in transit. The Football Association (FA) is reportedly assessing the extent of the theft, while police have made two arrests. The incident occurred while England’s training equipment was being transported from West Palm Beach, Florida, to the team’s base at Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City, where the squad is expected to stay for the next three weeks.

England are scheduled to begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia next week and are set to train on Saturday. According to the Daily Mail, only one football remains from the cargo that was targeted. Boots belonging to England captain Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are feared to be among the items stolen. “We are investigating a possible theft of equipment from a team vehicle that arrived in Kansas City with items missing this evening. The investigation is ongoing," The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department was quoted as saying by the publication. FA hasn’t officially responded to the incident even as they continue to work with the local police to recover the stolen items. The incident happened after England enjoyed a productive build-up to their campaign opener as they defeated New Zealand 1-0, Costa Rica 3-0 and Miami FC 6-0 during friendly fixtures.

England are aiming to win their first FIFA World Cup since 1966 when they defeated West Germany 4-2 in the final. They’ve been placed in Group L alongside Croatia, Ghana and Panama. They face Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday. England’s FIFA World Cup Squad Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson, Jordan Pickford, James Trafford Defenders: Dan Burn, Marc Guéhi, Reece James, Ezri Konsa, Tino Livramento, Nico O’Reilly, Jarell Quansah, Djed Spence, John Stones Midfielders: Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham, Eberechi Eze, Jordan Henderson, Kobbie Mainoo, Declan Rice, Morgan Rogers Forwards: Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane, Noni Madueke, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Feroz Khan Feroz Khan has been covering sports for over 12 years now and is currently working with Network18 as Principal Correspondent.