The Times of India

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mass shooting near England's Kansas City base camp leaves 9 injured ahead of team arrival

A mass shooting in Kansas City left nine people injured just days before England's arrival for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawing renewed attention to tournament security preparations. Police stressed the incident was unrelated to the World Cup and occurred away from official venues. All victims are expected to survive as authorities continue investigating while teams prepare to arrive.