England’s World Cup gear stolen before team arrives in Kansas City
Quinton Lucas confirmed that World Cup equipment belonging to England was stolen while being transported to their training base in Kansas City. Balls and boots were among the items taken after vehicles carrying the equipment were broken into. Thomas Tuchel’s England squad is set to train at Swope Soccer Village for the first time on Saturday. Authorities at various levels are investigating the theft and will provide more information later.
Match highlights
- Quinton Lucas said officials at “local, state and federal levels” are investigating the theft.
- Equipment, including balls and boots, was stolen from vehicles en route to Swope Soccer Village.
- The theft occurred during the over-the-road transport from Florida to Kansas City.
- Thomas Tuchel’s England team is scheduled to train at Swope Soccer Village for the first time on Saturday.
- England will face Croatia, Ghana, and Panama in their World Cup group stage matches.
