Being super-fit doesn't protect you from the effects of altitude: Experts on why England may suffer in their World Cup last-16 clash in Mexico City... 2,240m above sea level
Their opponents will be in their element at 2,240 metres above sea level in Mexico City, but what does it mean for England and how much greater is the risk of their hopes of glory vanishing into thin air?

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Jul 2, 2026, 3:59 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Sports
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