News, goals, and analysis – only on the official A BOLA app. World Cup The English national team, led by Thomas Tuchel, has advanced its trip to Mexico City to acclimatize to the altitude and has prepared a plan to combat the noise from local fans. The match between England and Mexico, one of the hosts of the 2026 World Cup, is scheduled for 1 AM on Monday (Portugal mainland time). England is preparing for a complex tactical and logistical challenge in its Round of 16 clash against Mexico. The match, which could go to extra time or penalties, requires preparation that goes far beyond the pitch, involving the federation, the medical team, and security. One of the main obstacles is the altitude. The game will be played at the Estadio Azteca, 2,200 meters above sea level, a condition very different from what the English have been exposed to in the United States. According to the BBC, to try to better acclimatize, Thomas Tuchel’s team broke routine and traveled to Mexico City a day early, allowing for a training session under the same conditions as the match. Although ideally, a week would be needed for complete acclimatization, which would allow the body to produce more red blood cells, the English delegation was only able to secure these extra 24 hours. In addition to the altitude factor, there is great concern about the hostile environment outside the stadium. It is worth recalling that in the Round of 32, Ecuador filed a complaint with FIFA after its defeat against Mexico, claiming that the sleep of its players was severely disturbed by Mexican fans. They reportedly remained near the Ecuadorian team’s hotel throughout the night, honking horns, revving motorcycles, and playing loud music. For Mexico, this match is historic, as a victory would place the national team in the quarter-finals of a World Cup for the first time since 1986, increasing the likelihood of a repeat of these disruptive tactics. The English Football Association is trying to keep the location of its training camp a secret but acknowledges the difficulty of the task. As such, a Plan B has been outlined to ensure the players’ rest. In addition to traditional measures such as earplugs and sleep masks, natural sleep remedies and audio devices that emit white noise will be used to isolate the athletes from any external disturbances.
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