England midfielder Jordan Henderson has denied reports that the England team used Viagra to treat high blood pressure before arriving in Mexico City. FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 match against Mexico at Estadio Azteca.The rumors came after reports suggested that the drug could be used to help players cope with high-pressure conditions. Viagra is not banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), which leads to speculation that some groups may think it is a treatment.England head coach Thomas Tuchel was first asked about the reports in his pre-match press conference and denied them.“The sponsorship information has not reached me, so it is not true,” Tuchel told reporters.Henderson then gave a lighthearted response before showing a hint of laughter.“Well, Viagra helped, I think … I’m kidding! It was a joke,” Henderson laughed.Away from the exchange, Henderson admitted that England’s players have seen their performance at a higher level since arriving in Mexico City.“You can feel a little, you can feel something. I felt a little, even if you just sit down and come to the hotel and you are walking around, you can feel something. And then today, in the training, for myself I felt that maybe in the first 10-15 minutes and then once the training went I stopped thinking about it a lot and I just thought about training,” he said.England are preparing for the conditions ahead of their clash with Mexico, with the Estadio Azteca at 7,220 feet (2,240 metres) above sea level.On top of that, less air contains less oxygen, which allows athletes’ bodies to circulate more efficiently during exercise.England face Mexico in the Round of 16, with the hosts expected to enjoy home support and familiarity with the high ground.