00:00Before Mexico and England faced off on the pitch, the match had already begun,
00:04just not inside the Estadio Azteca. Mexican fans once again showed that home field advantage
00:11is also a psychological game. Even though England tried to keep the location of its
00:16team hotel in Mexico City a secret, supporters quickly figured out where the squad was staying.
00:22On the night before the match, they showed up with drums, loudspeakers,
00:26chants, and fireworks in an attempt to disrupt the players' rest.
00:31Unlike what happened with Ecuador, however, a heavy security operation prevented the crowd
00:37from getting close to the hotel, with police keeping fans several yards away.
00:50A few supporters even managed to enter the building, but causing any real disturbance,
00:56was nearly impossible because of the extensive security inside and outside the hotel.
01:02These late-night serenades remain a tradition that divides opinions. Some see them as part of home
01:09field advantage, while others believe they crossed the line of fair play. One thing is certain,
01:15England knew what to expect and arrived mentally prepared.
01:18Now, the real test awaits inside a packed Estadio Azteca, with more than 80,000 fans behind Mexico.
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