FIFA’s has reportedly granted England players permission to use Viagra to deal with fatigue during their game against Mexico in the ongoing World Cup.
England is one of the top nations left competing at the World Cup as the Round of 16 gets set to kick off July 4. However, Thomas Tuchel’s team face a monster task as England travels to Mexico to face the tournament co-hosts.
Mexico’s national stadium, the Estadio Azteca, is historically known as one of the toughest venues to play soccer matches in due to altitude
The Sun Football reports that England players could potentially utilize the erectile dysfunction drug if they want to fight altitude sickness. Mexico City is roughly 7,350 feet above sea level and the Mexican team rarely loses matches in their stadium.
Mexico boasts an improbable home record at the Azteca during its legendary run at the stadium. El Tri have only lost two of their 89 matches in the stadium and the last defeat came back in 2013.
Many soccer fans firmly believe the England World Cup team is capable of ending its drought at the tournament. Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Kane and the rest of the squad certainly boast a lot of talent.
England’s quick turnaround from playing against a tough DR Congo team on July 1 could prove to be challenging. The Three Lions narrowly came away with a 2-1 against the African nation in the Round of 32.
England now faces a quality Mexico side that has managed to play all four of its opening matches inside their home country. Tuchel and England boast the third-best World Cup odds to win the competition entering the next round.
The prescription drug is not on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) 2026 list of banned substances. Studies have shown that, by reducing blood pressure in the lungs, Viagra counteracts feelings of fatigue and dizziness experienced at high altitudes.
There is no evidence yet to suggest that England players actually plan to take Viagra – a substance best known for treating erectile dysfunction – during their upcoming trip to Mexico City.
