Key facts
- England's World Cup training equipment was reportedly stolen from a vehicle in Kansas City.
- Two individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the incident.
- The theft occurred as the team's logistics team was preparing their base at Swope Soccer Village.
- The English Football Association confirmed the possible theft, deferring to police for details.
- England is scheduled to begin its World Cup campaign on Wednesday.
Two people have been detained by police investigating the possible theft of equipment from England’s World Cup soccer team in Kansas City, Missouri. The England team was scheduled to arrive at its training base at Swope Soccer Village on Saturday. Police stated that items were missing from a team vehicle that arrived in Kansas City on Friday night. The English Football Association confirmed the possible theft but indicated it is a police matter. Reports suggested some equipment had been recovered, though police did not confirm this. England is set to begin its World Cup campaign against Croatia on Wednesday.