Mexico, Azteca and England
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Mexico, Ecuador and Azteca
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BBC Sport explores how playing football at high altitude affects the body and mind as England prepare to visit Mexico and their fortress Azteca Stadium.
El Tri haven't reached the World Cup quarter-finals since 1986 but they have a powerful trick up their sleeves
The World Cup co-hosts are now unbeaten in 26 matches at the Azteca, following Tuesday's 2-0 win against Ecuador in the round of 32
Ashley Price from Walsall will cheer on the Lions from the Azteca stadium on Sunday.
Ecuador faces a daunting challenge at Estadio Azteca as they prepare to take on Mexico in a high stakes soccer match.
Diego Maradona scored with his hand the last time England played at the historic stadium in 1986.
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Mexicans boast they will crush England at the Azteca - and list weaknesses of Thomas Tuchel's team
The unconvincing win has emboldened the view in Mexico that their national team can beat England and advance to the quarter-finals, as they did when hosting the World Cup in 1970 and 1986.
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World Cup 2026: Viking fever takes over Mexico! Celebrating Haaland-style, Norwegian vibes hit the Azteca
The Mexican National Team sent fans into a frenzy after defeating Ecuador and clinching their spot in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.
