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Tuchel: England can't adapt to Azteca altitude
Key takeaways
- The Three Lions set up a meeting with the World Cup co-hosts after coming from behind to beat Congo DR 2-1 in Atlanta on Wednesday.
- Brian Cipenga's seventh-minute strike handed Congo DR a shock early lead but Harry Kane struck twice in the final 15 minutes to move past Brazilian legend Pelé onto 13 World Cup goals, including five at this tournament.
- Mexico have played all their matches at the Azteca Stadium, which is located around 2,240 metres above sea level, while England are based in Kansas City and travelling to each locations.
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The Three Lions set up a meeting with the World Cup co-hosts after coming from behind to beat Congo DR 2-1 in Atlanta on Wednesday.
Brian Cipenga's seventh-minute strike handed Congo DR a shock early lead but Harry Kane struck twice in the final 15 minutes to move past Brazilian legend Pelé onto 13 World Cup goals, including five at this tournament.
Mexico have played all their matches at the Azteca Stadium, which is located around 2,240 metres above sea level, while England are based in Kansas City and travelling to each locations.
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