The Three Lions are set to face Mexico in the World Cup last 16, with Jordan Henderson revealing the team's struggles with the altitude.

What happened in training?

Henderson admitted that the team felt the altitude during their final training session before the match. The England midfielder said: "You can feel it a little bit. You can feel something."

Why it matters for England

The Azteca Stadium, where the match will take place, is 2400 meters above sea level. England officials decided to fly in on Friday evening to give the team two nights to adjust. Thomas Tuchel, the England manager, had previously stated that it was "physically not possible" to fully adapt to the altitude.

What comes next?

England will face Mexico in the World Cup last 16, with the team looking to overcome the challenges of playing at high altitude. The match will be a tough test for the Three Lions, but Henderson is confident that the team can adapt. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-17 | Croatia | 4-2 win | England is on a 2-game winning run, with their recent form being 2W-0D-2L. Their next fixture will be against Spain on 2026-09-26. Henderson said: "We're ready to go and be the best version of ourselves tomorrow, if we do that we'll have a good chance.