sports
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
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.