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Thomas Tuchel has admitted that it will be ‘impossible’ for England to adapt to the high altitude in time for their clash with Mexico.
The Three Lions will face one of the three World Cup co-hosts in their home stadium after coming from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1.
Harry Kane moved past Brazil icon Pelé onto 13 World Cup goals after his late double cancelled out Brian Cipenga’s seventh-minute strike.
However, the Three Lions face an even bigger challenge in their round-of-16 showdown in Mexico City, which is scheduled for 6pm local time on July 5 – 1am on Monday, July 6 for UK fans.
The World Cup co-hosts play their matches at the iconic Estadio Azteca, which is located around 2,240 metres above sea level.
England, meanwhile, are based in Kansas City and won’t travel to Mexico until the beginning of the weekend.
And Tuchel admitted his players can’t possibly be ready for the quick turnaround against El Tri, are now unbeaten in 26 matches at the Azteca following their 2-0 triumph over Ecuador on Tuesday.
Tuchel: ‘Impossible’ for England to adapt to Mexico altitude
He told talkSPORT: “We will not be ready; we will arrive one day early, but we will not be ready because you cannot be ready in terms of adaptation.
“The body cannot adapt in three days’ time, it’s just impossible.
“We need 12 days’ time, 14 days’ time. We don’t have it, so it is a big disadvantage, of course.
“Let’s see how much sleep we get, let’s see how much travelling takes [it out of players], if it would be as smooth as here in the US or if it gets a bit more tricky.
“I think there will be a lot of obstacles can come; we play against a home nation, we play in altitude, we play in heat, so humidity.
“Yeah, they will throw it at us; I think we saw today that this team means it.
“They are ready to walk the talk; when the going gets tough, they show up, and we will do this again.”
To make matters worse, England could face a weather-affected last-16 match, with thunderstorms expected ahead of kick-off.
Mexican fans will also do their utmost to disrupt English preparations, having let off fireworks outside the Ecuadorian team hotel.
“I’m not sure if the travel will be smooth, if the sleep will be smooth, if there’s noise outside the hotel,” Tuchel added.
“OK, bring it on. It’s a very beautiful and exciting fixture. There will be lots of obstacles, but this team will be ready whatever it takes.”
England know that either five-time winners Brazil or Erling Haaland’s Norway would be their quarter-final rivals should they beat Mexico.
Thomas Tuchel has admitted that it will be ‘impossible’ for England to adapt to the high altitude in time for their clash with Mexico.
The Three Lions will face one of the three World Cup co-hosts in their home stadium after coming from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1.
Harry Kane moved past Brazil icon Pelé onto 13 World Cup goals after his late double cancelled out Brian Cipenga’s seventh-minute strike.
However, the Three Lions face an even bigger challenge in their round-of-16 showdown in Mexico City, which is scheduled for 6pm local time on July 5 – 1am on Monday, July 6 for UK fans.
The World Cup co-hosts play their matches at the iconic Estadio Azteca, which is located around 2,240 metres above sea level.
England, meanwhile, are based in Kansas City and won’t travel to Mexico until the beginning of the weekend.
And Tuchel admitted his players can’t possibly be ready for the quick turnaround against El Tri, are now unbeaten in 26 matches at the Azteca following their 2-0 triumph over Ecuador on Tuesday.
Tuchel: ‘Impossible’ for England to adapt to Mexico altitude
He told talkSPORT: “We will not be ready; we will arrive one day early, but we will not be ready because you cannot be ready in terms of adaptation.
“The body cannot adapt in three days’ time, it’s just impossible.
“We need 12 days’ time, 14 days’ time. We don’t have it, so it is a big disadvantage, of course.
“Let’s see how much sleep we get, let’s see how much travelling takes [it out of players], if it would be as smooth as here in the US or if it gets a bit more tricky.
“I think there will be a lot of obstacles can come; we play against a home nation, we play in altitude, we play in heat, so humidity.
“Yeah, they will throw it at us; I think we saw today that this team means it.
“They are ready to walk the talk; when the going gets tough, they show up, and we will do this again.”
To make matters worse, England could face a weather-affected last-16 match, with thunderstorms expected ahead of kick-off.
Mexican fans will also do their utmost to disrupt English preparations, having let off fireworks outside the Ecuadorian team hotel.
“I’m not sure if the travel will be smooth, if the sleep will be smooth, if there’s noise outside the hotel,” Tuchel added.
“OK, bring it on. It’s a very beautiful and exciting fixture. There will be lots of obstacles, but this team will be ready whatever it takes.”
England know that either five-time winners Brazil or Erling Haaland’s Norway would be their quarter-final rivals should they beat Mexico.
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| 📰 Publicación: | talksport.com |
| ✍️ Autor: | Joe Brophy |
| 📅 Fecha Original: | 2026-07-01 21:26:00 |
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