England midfielder Jordan Henderson has dismissed reports that the England team were using Viagra to cope with the high conditions in Mexico City ahead of them. FIFA World Cup 2026 round-of-16 match against Mexico at Estadio Azteca.The rumors emerged after reports suggested that the drug could be used to help players cope with high altitude conditions. Viagra is not banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), which has led to speculation that some teams may consider it an aid.England manager Thomas Tuchel was first asked about the reports in his pre-match press conference and quickly dismissed them.“The information to support this has not reached me, so that is not true,” Tuchel told reporters.Henderson then responded in a mild manner before making it clear that he was joking.“Well, the Viagra helped, I think … I’m kidding! It was a joke,” Henderson joked.Apart from the exchange, Henderson admitted that the England players have noticed the effect 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 when you just land and you come to the hotel and you’re just walking around, you can feel something. And then today, in training, for me personally I felt that maybe in the first 10-15 minutes and then once training got going I stopped thinking hard and just concentrated on training,” he said.England have been preparing for the conditions ahead of their knockout clash against Mexico, where the Estadio Azteca is located some 7,220 feet (2,240 meters) above sea level.At that height, the thinner air contains less oxygen, making it difficult for the players’ bodies to circulate oxygen well during physical activity.England take on Mexico in the round of 16, with the hosts expected to enjoy home support and familiarity with high altitude conditions.