England’s preparations for the 2026 World Cup have been thrown into chaos after a mass shooting occurred just miles from their base camp in Kansas City.

Nine people were injured in the incident, which took place on Troost Avenue, a location sitting just four miles from England’s primary training facilities and team hotel.

The shooting happened at approximately 4:00 AM on Saturday morning, with local police rushing to the scene after multiple reports of gunfire rang out across the area.

Officers arrived to find a large crowd dispersing in panic, with the scale of the incident quickly becoming clear as casualties mounted in the chaotic aftermath.

Kansas City Police Department Captain Jake Becchina confirmed that three adult females were initially rushed to hospital following the incident on Troost Avenue.

Authorities later updated the total, confirming that nine adults had been shot in total and were distributed across various local medical centers for treatment.

All victims are understood to have suffered non-life-threatening injuries, though no suspects are currently in custody as the investigation remains ongoing.

Police patrols in the area have been heavily increased in the wake of the shooting, with the proximity to an elite international team’s camp drawing intense scrutiny.

The incident has further intensified criticism of the United States as World Cup hosts, with the tournament’s buildup already mired in controversy on multiple fronts.

The Iran National Team was barred from staying at their preferred US accommodation due to political restrictions, casting a shadow over the tournament before a ball was kicked.

Iraqi footballer Aymen Hussein was also detained and questioned for seven hours upon entering the United States, prompting him to publicly challenge the host nation’s suitability for the event.

Hussein’s statement following his detention was direct and pointed, asking: “If America is so hostile towards foreign nationals, why is it hosting the 2026 World Cup?”

The widespread non-issuance of visas for players, staff, and fans from across the globe has compounded the sense of organisational dysfunction surrounding the tournament.

For many observers, the combination of political incidents, administrative failures, and now a shooting near a major team’s base camp raises serious questions about America’s readiness to host the world’s biggest sporting event.

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