Two arrested as England gear stolen just ahead of World Cup 2026 debut

Tamara Ceaikovski

America’s allies across the pond received a rude welcoming for World Cup 2026 . The England soccer team had items from a van stolen days ahead of their World Cup opener next Wednesday, with Kansas City police arresting two individuals, according to ESPN . The swiped goods includes Boots for some of the team’s top players, tournament balls and other “key training equipment,” per the Daily Mail . The Brits reportedly wrapped up their pre-Cup training in Palm Bach Gardens, Fla. on Thursday, with