England targeted by World Cup heist plot: Stars' boots and team's training equipment stolen in transit from Florida to Kansas City training base as inquest into extent of theft begins

England's football squad suffered a significant theft while travelling to their Kansas City training base for the 2026 World Cup preparations, with boots belonging to key players, official match balls, and training equipment stolen in transit from Florida. The incident was discovered upon arrival in Kansas City, prompting an inquest into the full extent of the losses. Both boots of the team's biggest stars and essential training gear were among the items taken.