but do Norway hold the edge?
World Cup 2026
England head into unknown territory at this World Cup when they face Norway in Miami on Saturday – playing in searing temperatures.
The Three Lions have been largely shielded from excess heat in North America.
Their schedule has included indoor matches in Dallas and Atlanta, and the three they have played outdoors – in Boston, New Jersey and Mexico City – have been in cooler, damper conditions.
Match Details
That changes on Saturday for their quarter-final tie (kick off 22:00 BST), which could be played in conditions the global players’ union considers too dangerous for the game to go ahead.
Norway have played all but one of their matches outdoors – the exception being their last-32 victory over Ivory Coast in the air-conditioned Dallas Stadium.
Their 2-1 victory over Brazil on Sunday was played outside while New Jersey was under a US National Weather Service (NWS) extreme heat warning.
Tournament Impact
So who might be better prepared for the heat of Miami?
What is the weather forecast?
Put simply, conditions in Miami will be hot and humid.
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