- England vs. Mexico at Mexico City Stadium (the Azteca) will be tough — the pitch sits above 7,000 ft, which makes sprints and recovery much harder and changes how teams manage the game.
- Players gush about the stadium’s size and deafening atmosphere — filled early, long walk to the locker room, and even stories of just eight minutes to warm up because of traffic and police escorts.
- Mexico is a fortress there: rarely beaten at home (unbeaten in competitive matches since 2013) and a historic, intimidating venue for any World Cup showdown.
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