News · 14 June 2026

England's $18,000 World Cup kit stolen, two charged

The England team had gear worth $18,000 stolen, a significant amount of kit before their World Cup opener. Two men, Mustafa Salik and Erfan Kamal, were charged after items were taken from a vehicle moving equipment to Kansas City. The stolen property included three signed jerseys worth $15,000, though most items are now recovered.

By BriefTea Editorial · 14 June 2026 at 15:53

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