The pitch at the Azteca is 2,240 metres above sea level. At that altitude, air is thinner and makes breathing difficult.

England will head to the Estadio Azteca to face Mexico in the Round of 16 of the World Cup following their 2-1 victory over DR Congo in Atlanta

World Cup 2026 Mexico face England in the round of 16 at a fortress Azteca, chasing a first World Cup quarter-final since 1986 against the Three Lions.