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2 men charged after gear stolen from England's World Cup team ahead of squad's arrival in Kansas City

Updated on: June 14, 2026 / 12:03 AM EDT / CBS News

2 men charged after gear stolen from England's World Cup team ahead of squad's arrival in Kansas City

TL;DR

  • Two men, Mustafa Salik and Erfan Kamal, charged with receiving stolen property.
  • Stolen gear from England's World Cup team valued at $18,000.
  • Equipment was stolen during transport from Florida to Kansas City.
  • The stolen items, including footwear and soccer balls, have been recovered.
  • The England team arrived in Kansas City without issue, and the theft did not impact game-critical items.
  • Suspects are in custody with a $75,000 bond each.