The hurricane threatens the England national team

Sirens wailed in Kansas City, where the England World Cup team is staying, warning of a tornado just hours after the team's arrival. The National Weather Service urged residents to seek shelter from the severe thunderstorm. The storm was bringing winds of up to 129 kilometers per hour, and tornado sirens sounded. The Met Office warned residents, "Take shelter in a sturdy building, away from windows. Flying debris could be deadly to those left without shelter." British media reported that the players were instructed to remain indoors, and a fan festival in the city was canceled early as a safety precaution. England begins its Group L campaign against Croatia next Wednesday in Arlington.