Impossible for England to acclimate to altitude for World Cup match against Mexico, Tuchel says
Summary
England’s soccer team will face tough conditions when playing Mexico in the World Cup at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium, which is over 7,300 feet above sea level. England’s coach, Thomas Tuchel, said it is impossible for the team to adjust to the high altitude in the short time before the match, giving Mexico a strong advantage.Key Facts
- The match is part of the World Cup round of 16 and will be held at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium.
- Azteca Stadium is about 7,300 feet (2,200 meters) above sea level.
- High altitude means less oxygen, which can cause athletes to tire faster.
- Experts say athletes need around two weeks to adapt properly to high altitude.
- England’s team will fly to Mexico just two days before the match, limiting acclimation time.
- Mexico has never lost a World Cup match at Azteca Stadium across three tournaments.
- England coach Thomas Tuchel says his team can’t adapt to altitude quickly and calls it a big advantage for Mexico.
- “Hydration breaks” during the game might be used strategically by England to help players recover and shift the momentum.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
