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England Faces Mexico at High-Altitude Azteca, Fans Warn

7/7/2026

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England's national soccer team faced Mexico's national soccer team in a World Cup knockout match at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, about 7,350 feet above sea level.
The game was set for 6 p.m. local time, which was 1 a.m. on July 6, 2026 in London.
At around 2 a.m. England time, fans gathered at the Clissold Park Tavern in North London and warned that Mexico’s home-field advantage and altitude could neutralise England’s higher ranking.

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England's national soccer team faced Mexico's national soccer team in a World Cup knockout match at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, about 7,350 feet above sea level.
The game was set for 6 p.m. local time, which was 1 a.m. on July 6, 2026 in London.
At around 2 a.m. England time, fans gathered at the Clissold Park Tavern in North London and warned that Mexico’s home-field advantage and altitude could neutralise England’s higher ranking.