England vs Mexico at Azteca: Kickoff, altitude and weather explained
Summary
England will play Mexico at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City for the World Cup round of 16. The match is challenging because of the high altitude, weather risks, and a late kickoff time.Key Facts
- The England vs Mexico match starts at 6pm local time on Sunday, which is midnight in London.
- FIFA considered moving the kickoff earlier due to possible storms but kept the original time.
- The Azteca Stadium holds about 80,000 people and is Mexico’s home ground.
- Mexico has been unbeaten in their last 22 competitive games at this stadium.
- The stadium sits 2,240 meters (7,350 feet) above sea level, making the air thin and the ball travel faster.
- England’s recent match was played at a much lower altitude around 300 meters (984 feet).
- England’s coach Thomas Tuchel said the altitude is hard to adapt to in just four days.
- Tuchel mentioned the ideal preparation would be either arriving 10 days early or at the last minute, but neither is possible now.
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