The England national team has suffered a major setback ahead of their 2026 World Cup campaign, as the match boots of several top players were stolen from a transport van.
The incident, first reported by Craig Hope and Jack Gaughan for the Daily Mail, has left the squad’s staff scrambling to secure replacements before their first training session in Kansas City on Saturday.
In addition to the players’ custom footwear, the thieves also made off with nearly all of the team’s training footballs, reportedly leaving just a single ball behind. The logistical nightmare means kit managers and equipment staff must now work rapidly with their respective brands to supply the squad with new boots in time for their opening matches of the tournament.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: England victims of World Cup heist!
🚛 Match boots of top stars STOLEN from van ⚽️ Balls also robbed, leaving only ONE 🏴 Staff now scrambling to replace items ⌛️ First Kansas City session Saturday
