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Harry Kane Names One 'Huge Advantage' Mexico Have over England Ahead of FIFA World Cup Round of 16 Clash
- On Sunday, July 5, England faces Mexico in the World Cup round of 16 at Mexico City Stadium, a matchup between two FIFA top-ten teams seeking advancement to the quarterfinals.
- The Three Lions advanced after England forward Harry Kane scored twice to defeat Congo DR 2-1 in the round of 32, while Mexico earned a 2-0 victory against Ecuador.
- England manager Thomas Tuchel stated it is "impossible" for the team to adapt to the altitude at Azteca Stadium, located around 2,240 metres above sea level.
- The winner advances to the quarterfinals to face Brazil or Norway, while Ecuador's official complaint to FIFA regarding noise disturbances outside their Mexico City hotel highlights logistical challenges.
- Tuchel expressed confidence in the squad's readiness, noting they banked "good heat training" during their pre-tournament camp in Florida to manage the physical disadvantages.
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It is impossible to adapt to the oxygen-poor environment in a few days, which is a big advantage for the Mexican team playing on home soil at the World Cup.
Tuchel's England Faces Worst Enemy After Dramatic Advance to Round of 16... High Altitude Variable, No Time to Adapt OSEN = Reporter Jung Seung-woo England national team manager Thomas Tuchel (53) cited high altitude as the biggest variable in the match against Mexico. His assessment is that there is no time to adapt. The BBC reported on the 2nd (KST)
After edging DR Congo, England coach Thomas Tuchel worried by ‘high altitude’ challenge against Mexico in Round of 16
For the first time in this edition, England will cross the border from the United States into Mexico to take on an in-form team in front of its home supporters.
·New Delhi, India
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