• England's training equipment was stolen while en route to Kansas City.
• The theft is being investigated by local police, with two arrests made.
• Recovered items included soccer balls and boots, though not game-critical gear.
• The team is set to arrive for training ahead of their World Cup match against Croatia.
• Authorities from multiple levels are involved in the investigation.

England's World Cup preparations have faced disruption due to the theft of training equipment ahead of the team's arrival in Kansas City, Missouri. The incident occurred during the transport of equipment from Florida to Swope Soccer Village, where it was meant to be ready for the squad's training. Local police confirmed they are investigating the theft from a team vehicle, with items like balls and boots reported as stolen, according to Al Jazeera and Reuters.

Fortunately, the stolen gear was later recovered, as reported by CBS News partner BBC News. Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas stated that investigations are being conducted at local, state, and federal levels, and two individuals were arrested in connection with the theft. The recovered items, which did not include anything "game-critical," were key for the team's upcoming training sessions, according to CBS News and Reuters.

The England squad is expected to arrive at their training base in Kansas City at approximately 5 p.m. local time and will hold their first training session on Sunday as they prepare for their opening World Cup match against Croatia, which takes place on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas. The incident has raised concerns, yet the recovery of the equipment may mitigate some impact on their preparations, as noted by CBS News and Al Jazeera.