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The stars are not the only ones to watch out for in the long-awaited showdown between Norway and England in Miami for the World Cup quarter-final match. The weather forecast is not far behind.
And as both teams prepare to kick off on Saturday, July 11 at 5 p.m. ET for a chance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals, the heat and humidity will play a factor.
Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice and the rest of the Three Lions’ squad are looking for their first semi-final appearance since 2018, but will need to get past Erling Haaland and Norway, who have never appeared in the semi-finals at a men’s World Cup.
Both Kane and Haaland are in the mix for the Golden Boot award for the tournament’s top scorer, along with Argentina’s Lionel Messi and France’s Kylian Mbappé.
What is the weather forecast for Norway vs England?
According to FOX Weather, the forecast for the game in Miami is in the 90s and partly cloudy. ROWI (Risk of Weather Impact) is medium. There is a heat-advising effect until 19 local time on Saturday 11 July. The heat index is currently rated at an expected 108 degrees.
High heat and humidity were one of the reasons why hydration breaks were introduced at the World Cup. Water breaks are mandatory three-minute stops at the midpoint of each half, allowing the current lineup to regroup on the sideline for water.
What are the weather delay protocols at the World Cup?
At the World Cup, thunderstorms have been the main factor in weather delay protocols. Play is immediately suspended if lightning is detected within an 8 mile radius of a stadium and may not be resumed until 30 minutes have passed without further occurrences.
As in other sports, a countdown starts after lightning, and there must be no other lightning in the area after these conditions before the match can be safe again. Any new lightning detection resets the countdown, meaning delays could stretch for hours if thunderstorms continue.
FIFA has no fixed time limit after which a match must be suspended, and each situation is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Has there been a weather delay at the WC?
The Mexico v England round of 16 match in Mexico City on 5 July was delayed by an hour due to weather. England went on to defeat Mexico 3-2.
Mexico vs. The Ecuador Round of 16 in Mexico City on June 30 was delayed for an hour due to weather. Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 when the action got underway.
The France vs. Iraq group stage in Philadelphia on June 23 was suspended mid-match for two hours due to weather. France led Iraq 1–0 when the suspension took place, with Les Bleus winning 3–0 when play resumed.
