Where was the England team's equipment stolen?

It was stolen during transit from Florida to Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City.

Who has been charged?

Mustafa Salik and Erfan Kamal were charged with receiving stolen property.

Were the stolen items recovered?

Yes, most items, including Dean Henderson's boots, have been recovered.

What are the broader implications?

This may lead to stricter security for team equipment during international tournaments.

England National Team Training Equipment Theft Solved: Two Men Charged

Q: What was the value of the stolen items?

Approximately $18,000 (about NT$570,000).

Published Jun 14, 2026 3:25 PM ・ Updated Jun 18, 2026 8:35 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

Two men have been charged in the United States over the theft of England national football team equipment worth approximately $18,000 during the World Cup. Most stolen items have been recovered, including goalkeeper Dean Henderson's boots.

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Central News Agency (Kansas City, 14th –综合外电) US prosecutors announced today that two men were charged yesterday for allegedly stealing England national team equipment and gear worth approximately $18,000 (about NT$570,000) during the World Cup.

According to Agence France-Presse, a statement from the office of Jackson County, Missouri Prosecutor Melesa Johnson confirmed that Mustafa Salik and Erfan Kamal have each been charged with one count of 'receiving stolen property.' Under Missouri state law, the offense carries a maximum penalty of seven years in prison.

Prosecutors stated that the England team's equipment went missing while being transported from the team's pre-tournament base in Florida to Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City.

Johnson said, 'Jackson County will not tolerate any criminal activity targeting World Cup visitors, including international teams traveling from afar to compete.'

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas praised law enforcement and the prosecutor's office for their 'interstate collaboration,' which enabled the recovery of property stolen during transit and its return to the victims.

England's backup goalkeeper Dean Henderson earlier confirmed that he has retrieved his stolen boots, and that most of the team's lost items have been recovered.

Group L's England will face Croatia in their opening match on the 17th, followed by games against Ghana and Panama. (Translation: Shih Shih) 1150614

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