England's upcoming match at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico raises questions about the impact of high altitude on player performance.
Playing at such elevations can pose significant challenges, affecting both the body and mind of athletes.
As the team prepares for this crucial encounter, understanding these effects will be key to their strategy and success.
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Update at 08:26 UTC on 2026-07-05
BBC Sport reported BBC Sport explores the history and cultural power of the Azteca, one of the great cathedrals of world football, as England prepare to face Mexico there in the last 16 of the World Cup.
Sources: BBC Sport