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England forced to scale new heights at altitude of Azteca

England's biggest challenge against Mexico may have nothing to do with tactics or personnel. As ASIF BURHAN explains, history suggests the conditions at the Estadio Azteca could prove just as decisive as the opposition.

03.07.26, 16:00 Updated 02.07.26, 23:04 4 Minute Read

Asif Burhan

Asif Burhan

England's World Cup is about to reach new heights. After three successive matches on the East Coast of the United States close to their training base in Kansas City, Thomas Tuchel's side must now prepare for Mexico at the iconic Estadio Azteca, a venue 7,350 feet above sea level, having spent the tournament so far at sea level.  

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Asif Burhan

Asif Burhan A football journalist whose work has appeared in leading international publications. A specialist in football history, he has reported from World Cups and spent years researching England's 1986 quarter-final against Argentina. His writing brings fresh perspective to the game's defining moments.

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