And it’s not even La Paz! England wary of Copa tie at altitude

And it’s not even La Paz! England wary of Copa tie at altitude England qualified to face Mexico in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 at the Azteca Stadium. Besides the host nation, the English are already beginning to prepare for another opponent in the matchup: the altitude. The match will be played next Sunday (5) in Mexico City, which is located at 2,240 meters above sea level. After defeating 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 main media outlets, The Times, published a report to try to convey the scale of the obstacle that the altitude represents. "It may be the most intimidating and physically demanding match [England] has ever faced in a major tournament," says the piece written by journalist Matt Lawton. Mexico City’s altitude may be a concern for 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 match between England and Mexico will face, in the quarterfinals, the winner of the clash between Brazil and Norway. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.