Why England won't fear Mexico or the Azteca - Shearer

BBC News Saturday 04 July 2026, 18:51 UTC 1 min read

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Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why Thomas Tuchel's team will not be worried about the difficult conditions when they play Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.

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