And it’s not even in La Paz! England show concern over Cup tie at altitude

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·2 Juli 2026

And it’s not even in La Paz! England show concern over Cup tie at altitude

England qualified to face Mexico in the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup at the Azteca Stadium.

Besides the hosts, the English are already beginning to prepare for another opponent in the clash: the altitude.

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The match will be played next Sunday (5) in Mexico City, which is located at 2,240 meters above sea level.

After beating the Democratic Republic of the Congo this Wednesday (1st), Thomas Tuchel and Harry Kane spoke about the "additional" challenge.

My understanding is that we cannot adapt to the altitude. It is a huge advantage that Mexico has. There is not enough time

Harry Kane

It will, of course, be a major disadvantage, because we cannot physically adapt in four days. It is impossible

Thomas Tuchel

One of England’s leading media outlets, The Times, published a report to try to convey the scale of the obstacle that the altitude represents.

"Perhaps it is the most intimidating and physically demanding matchup [England] has ever faced in a major tournament," says the piece written by journalist Matt Lawton.

Mexico City’s altitude may worry the English, but it is still lower than other venues that usually host South American competition matches, such as Quito (2,850 meters) and La Paz (3,650 meters).

The winner of the clash between England and Mexico will face, in the quarterfinals, the winner of the matchup between Brazil and Norway.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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