England midfielder Jordan Henderson has dismissed reports that England are using Viagra before matches to cope with the high altitude conditions in Mexico City. fifa world cup Round of 16 match against Mexico at Estadio Azteca in 2026.The rumors surfaced after reports that the drug could be used to help players cope with high-altitude conditions. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has not banned Viagra, leading to speculation that some teams may view it as an aid.England head coach Thomas Tuchel was first asked about the reports at his pre-match press conference but was quick to rule out the possibility.Tuchel told reporters: “I have received no messages to support this, so it is not true.”Henderson responded in a light-hearted manner before making it clear he was joking.“Well, Viagra helps, I guess… I’m kidding! It’s a joke,” Henderson joked.Away from the exchange, Henderson admitted England players have noticed the effects of playing at high altitude since arriving in Mexico City.“You can feel it a little bit, you can feel something. I felt it a little bit, even if you just land, you come to the hotel, you just walk around, you can feel something. And then today, in training, for me personally, I felt like maybe the first 10-15 minutes, and then once training started, I stopped thinking about it too much and just focused on training,” he said.England have been preparing for their knockout match against Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, which is located at about 7,220 feet (2,240 meters) above sea level.At this altitude, the thinner air contains less oxygen, making it more difficult for the athlete’s body to circulate oxygen efficiently during physical activity.England face Mexico in the last 16, with the hosts expected to enjoy home support and familiarity with high-altitude conditions.
