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Altitude Effects on Football Players

Updated 2026-07-03 11:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

BBC Sport discussed the challenges of playing football at high altitudes with pundits Rachel Corsie and Lucas Leiva. They shared their experiences from games held in Mexico City, which sits 2,240 meters above sea level.

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BBC pundits Rachel Corsie and Lucas Leiva explain their experiences of playing football at altitude, ahead of England's game at Estadio Azteca against Mexico which sits 2,240 metres above sea level.
2026-07-03 10:49 UTC
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