Tuchel addresses altitude concerns before Mexico vs. England match

Thomas Tuchel, coach of the England national team, dismissed recent reports suggesting players might use altitude pills to counteract effects of Mexico City's elevation of 2,240 meters ahead of their World Cup round of 16 match on July 5. He humorously denied the claims while acknowledging the challenges posed by altitude, stating that players experienced its effects during training. England's match will also evoke memories of their historic 1986 World Cup match against Argentina at the Azteca Stadium, which Tuchel noted is not a focus for the current team. The winner of this match will face Brazil or Norway in the quarterfinals.

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