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Tuchel: England can't adapt to Azteca altitude

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England manager Thomas Tuchel says it's impossible for his team to adapt to the altitude in Mexico City before Sunday's World Cup round-of-sixteen match at Azteca Stadium. The venue sits more than seven thousand feet above sea level, giving Mexico a significant physiological advantage. According to ESPN News, Tuchel's remarks raise questions about England's preparation for the knockout stage.

Source: https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49240312/thomas-tu...

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