The England national football team is currently embroiled in a theft investigation involving over $18,000 worth of team gear. Two Texas truck drivers, Mustafa Salik and Erfan Kamal, have been charged with receiving stolen property after the equipment was reported missing during its transit to Kansas City. This incident occurred just ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, where the England national football team is preparing to compete. The stolen items were part of a shipment destined for the team's base camp at Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City. The Jackson County Prosecutor's Office filed charges following an investigation by local police into the missing gear. Authorities confirmed that the equipment was taken before it arrived in Kansas City from Florida. The England national football team has since recovered most of the stolen items, ensuring that they are ready for the upcoming tournament.