Amman, June 13 (Petra) — Media reports have indicated that the
England national team, competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was the
victim of a theft involving training equipment while the items were
being transported from the team’s preparatory camp in Florida to its
official training base in Kansas City.

According to the British newspaper The Times, the Football
Association is still assessing the extent of the stolen items. Staff
members contacted local police at the team’s training facility in
Swope Soccer Village, where two individuals were reportedly arrested
in connection with the incident.

England head coach Thomas Tuchel and the squad were scheduled to
arrive in Kansas City on Saturday ahead of an open training session
set to begin at 5 p.m.

The newspaper reported that the incident caused disruption among
Football Association staff, who are working to recover the missing
equipment, including training balls and other essential supplies.

Meanwhile, the *Daily Mail* reported that some players’ football
boots were among the stolen items.

The Football Association declined to comment in detail, with a
spokesperson stating only that the organization remains in contact
with law enforcement authorities.

For its part, the Kansas City Police Department told the *Daily Mail*
that it is investigating a suspected theft of equipment from a team
vehicle. Police confirmed that several items were reported missing on
Friday evening and said the investigation remains ongoing.

//Petra// AF