World Cup scare in USA: 9 injured in shooting near England’s camp

KANSAS: Nine people were injured in a shooting near England’s FIFA World Cup 2026 base camp in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday, just days before the tournament gets underway in North America, reported Reuters.

The 48-nation tournament will see 1,248 players compete across 104 matches in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

According to Reuters, Kansas City police confirmed that all nine victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries. At least three of those injured were taken to local hospitals for treatment. Authorities said no suspects had been taken into custody as investigations continued.