KANSAS CITY, United States: Items belonging to England’s football team were stolen ahead of their World Cup opening match, British media reported.
According to reports, locks on a vehicle transporting the team’s equipment were broken in Kansas City, where items including training boots and footballs may have been taken.
The Football Association is working to determine the full extent of the missing equipment, British media said.
Reports added that the team’s kit and luggage were scheduled to arrive in Kansas City ahead of the squad, with players and coaching staff expected to arrive on Saturday.
Police are investigating the incident in coordination with the Football Association, and two people have reportedly been arrested on suspicion of involvement.
The theft could potentially disrupt England’s preparations ahead of their opening match against Croatia, with the team scheduled to hold its first training session on Sunday.