England players reportedly endure a sleepless night before their World Cup last-16 match against Mexico after home supporters gather outside their hotel in Mexico City. According to reports, fans make noise using drums and trumpets and also set off fireworks outside the team’s accommodation, keeping the squad awake. England manager Thomas Tuchel comments that the team is adjusting to conditions in Mexico City, including the city’s high altitude, and says he expects the hosts to start quickly against Mexico in the match. The reports frame the fan activity as part of the atmosphere surrounding Mexico’s home tournament and the buildup to the knockout stage. England and Mexico are set to meet in the round of 16, with the match scheduled for Monday early hours in Germany time, as noted by one outlet. While the reports focus on the disruption caused by the supporters, both accounts center on the same incident outside England’s hotel and the teams’ preparation for Mexico City’s playing conditions.
Mexico fans use drums and fireworks outside England hotel ahead of World Cup clash
England players reportedly endure a sleepless night before their World Cup last-16 match against Mexico after home supporters gather outside their hotel in Mexico City. According to reports, fans make...
- Mexico fans gather outside England’s hotel in Mexico City before the World Cup last-16 match.
- Supporters use drums and trumpets and also set off fireworks, disrupting England’s sleep.
- England’s manager Thomas Tuchel says the squad is adjusting to Mexico City’s high altitude.
- Tuchel expects Mexico to start quickly in the match.
- England play Mexico in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday (early hours in Germany time).
From a Mexican perspective, the World Cup on home soil is far from over. However, England await in the round of 16 (Monday, 2 a.m. German time), and Javier Aguirre’s team faces no easy task.Against ...
1 month agoEngland national football team endured a sleepless night ahead of their World Cup last-16 clash with Mexico national football team after home fans gathered outside their hotel with drums, trumpets and fireworks. Manager Thomas Tuchel said the squad were also adapting to Mexico City's high altitude and expected a fast start from the hosts.
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