England set for open-air Miami heat - but do Norway hold the edge?
Summary
England will face Norway in Miami for the Women's World Cup quarter-final, playing in very hot and humid weather conditions that have been rare for England so far in the tournament. Norway has played more matches outdoors in similar heat, which might give them an advantage in handling the Miami heat.Key Facts
- England's earlier matches were mostly indoors or in cooler, damp conditions.
- Norway played mostly outdoor matches, including a 2-1 win over Brazil in hot New Jersey weather.
- Miami is expected to have temperatures around 33°C (91°F) but with humidity making it feel like 41°C (106°F).
- The players' union advises delaying games if heat conditions (WBGT) exceed 28°C; Miami's WBGT will be about 28-30°C.
- England spent time training in Florida and Kansas to prepare for heat with daily temperatures around 32-34°C (90-93°F).
- There is a heat advisory in Miami for the weekend, with risks of heat illnesses and possible thunderstorms.
- The quarter-final game kicks off at 22:00 BST (Miami local time).
- The match is expected to go ahead despite the heat warnings.
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