England players had their boots and kit stolen days before their first World Cup match in the United States. The identities of the criminals have not yet been revealed. Foot Mercato reports this.
The accident apparently occurred while transporting equipment from Florida to the team’s base in Kansas City. Thus, the football players’ shoes were stolen, as well as the balls and various accessories used by the technical staff.
On 11 June, the first goal was actually scored in the first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In the match against South Africa, the Mexican team opened the scoring in the ninth minute. The first goal was scored by Julian Quiñones.
The United States defeated Paraguay in the first round of the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Meanwhile, the US national team set a collective record for goals in a single match at a World Championship.
In turn, Andrei Arshavin, the former Russian national team midfielder, said that Cristiano Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, will be the main disappointment in the 2026 World Cup.