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How a lack of preparation could end England's World Cup in Mexico City
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July 3, 2026
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5:29Now PlayingEngland's next World Cup match is at 2,240m above sea level in Mexico City against the tournament hosts.
Altitude has many impacts on the human body, so acclimatisation is crucial.
While the Mexico team are used to playing in those conditions, the England players are not.
That means their performance is likely to be hampered, especially in the second half of the match.
Altitude specialist Nick Hart takes a look at how the team will be impacted by the conditions.
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