Former Manchester City defender Danny Mills has raised serious doubts about England's ability to cope with the conditions when they face Mexico in the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026 — warning that altitude will be a significant factor the Three Lions are simply not equipped to handle.

Mexico City sits at an elevation of approximately 2,200 meters above sea level, making the legendary Estadio Azteca one of the most physically demanding venues in world football. Mills, speaking to Snabbare, made clear that the sheer quality of England's squad will count for little if the players cannot manage the physiological toll of performing at that height.