Mexico’s head coach Javier Aguirre has shared his thoughts ahead of the Round of 16 clash against England in the 2026 World Cup. The match is set to kick off at 03:00 UTC.
The game will take place at the Azteca Stadium, situated at an altitude of 2,230 meters above sea level.
Aguirre commented on England’s strengths: “They have outstanding players competing both domestically and abroad, which makes them physically strong. Their squad is excellent.
I recall that since Gareth Southgate changed their style, Thomas Tuchel has continued this trend, adding his own nuances and ideas. Now they play with two different styles. Previously, they were very fast and troubled opponents with long, wide passes, recoveries, and prolonged transitions. Yes, they still do this today, but if something isn’t working, they switch to another tactical approach.
Do we have an advantage because of the altitude? I don’t focus on that; it’s eleven versus eleven, the referee is on the pitch, so I don’t think about such things. Both teams will be trying to score,” the Mexican coach concluded.
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