World Cup 2026: England breathes a huge sigh of relief

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Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

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Just days before their World Cup 2026 debut, England suffered a theft of equipment during transit from Florida to Kansas City. The good news: the essentials have been recovered.

This World Cup 2026 just keeps delivering surprises even before kick-off. England endured several hours of intense stress after a large portion of their gear was stolen while transporting equipment from Florida to Kansas City. Boots, balls, staff supplies—the thieves’ haul was substantial.

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Fortunately, the situation was quickly resolved. According to Sky Sports News, most of the equipment has now been recovered, bringing immense relief to the Three Lions just days before their World Cup opener.

However, the American police are continuing their investigation. Some suspicion falls on certain drivers of the transport vehicle, who may have been involved in this audacious heist. Regardless, this episode will go down as one of the most bizarre moments of England’s World Cup preparations.

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