Aguirre emphasizes teamwork ahead of World Cup clash with England
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 9:48 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre downplayed the significance of playing at altitude before the World Cup last-16 match against England on July 4. He emphasized that the contest would be determined by performance on the pitch, stating, "It's 11 against 11." Aguirre acknowledged the need for a near-perfect game to defeat a formidable England team ranked fourth by FIFA. Mexico has won all four matches in the tournament so far without conceding a goal, marking a notable turnaround after their last knockout victory in 1986. The team's preparation involves managing player expectations as excitement builds ahead of this crucial matchup.
- •Match scheduled for July 4 at Estadio Azteca
- •Mexico has won four World Cup matches without conceding
- •Aguirre coached Mexico in three World Cups
- •England is ranked fourth by FIFA
- •Aguirre believes Mexico can reach the quarter-finals
- 11:57 PMESPN — Aguirre ignores Mexico's Azteca altitude advantage...
- 9:48 PMYahoo Sports — Mexico's Aguirre shrugs off World Cup altitude factor
"Mexico coach Javier Aguirre played down the Estadio Azteca altitude factor ahead of Sunday's World Cup last-16 clash with England, saying it would come down to "11 v 11".Aguirre played down any potential advantage that Mexico might have as a result of their experience of playing at altitude.
"Mexico manager Javier Aguirre is dismissing talk of an altitude or crowd advantage at the Azteca ahead of Sunday's World Cup Round of 16 match against England.
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External links- ESPNJul 4, 2026, 11:57 PMAguirre ignores Mexico's Azteca altitude advantage...
Mexico manager Javier Aguirre is dismissing talk of an altitude or crowd advantage at the Azteca ahead of Sunday's World Cup Round of 16 match against England.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 9:48 PMMexico's Aguirre shrugs off World Cup altitude factor
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre played down the Estadio Azteca altitude factor ahead of Sunday's World Cup last-16 clash with England, saying it would come down to "11 v 11".Aguirre played down any potential advantage that Mexico might have as a result of their experience of playing at altitude.
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