England vs Norway issued with 'extreme' weather warning ahead of World Cup quarter-final

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JUNE 17: Jude Bellingham #10 of England takes a drink during a hydration break in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between England and Croatia at Dallas Stadium on June 17, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
England players refuel during a hydration break (Image credit: Getty Images)

England face Norway in South Florida this evening with eyes fixed on a place in the World Cup semi-final.

The Three Lions are without Jarell Quansah (suspended) and Jordan Henderson (injury) but otherwise have a fully fit squad to pick from.

Thomas Tuchel's men will be subjected to extreme heat in Miami, though, with a heat advisory from the National Weather Service in place.

What does extreme heat warning mean for England vs Norway?

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 05: Erling Haaland #9 of Norway cools off during a hydration break in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Brazil and Norway at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 05, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Even robots need to hydrate in this weather (Image credit: Getty Images)

It is highly unlikely a game of this magnitude will be postponed or delayed due to extreme heat, unless tropical thunderstorms put fans and players at risk.

There is, however, a 'major risk of heat-related illnesses to much of the population', especially those without effective cooling or hydration.

What is the temperature for England vs Norway?

Jude Bellingham #10 of England celebrates his side's third goal scored by Harry Kane #9 (not pictured) during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Mexico and England at Mexico City

Jude Bellingham has been the main man at this World Cup (Image credit: Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)

England versus Norway is scheduled to kick-off at 5pm local time (10pm BST), at which point the temperature is forecast to be in the mid-30s Celsius.

The 'feels like' temperature, on the other hand, could be as much as 10 degrees higher due to a plume of Saharan dust that has created a 'thermal blanket', according to meteorologists.

Suffocating conditions are something England will be used to having beaten Mexico in the high altitude of the Azteca Stadium in the last round.

The sweltering heat, though, will be a different test altogether, especially for those with little experience of competing in such conditions.

On the plus side, the Saharan dust plume is expected to lower the chances of electrical storms, which this tournament and at last year's FIFA Club World Cup caused delays to scheduled kick-off times.

What is the hottest World Cup game in history?

New Jersey , United States - 18 June 1994; Republic of Ireland manager Jack Charlton celebrates his side's victory following the FIFA World Cup 1994 Group E match between Republic of Ireland and Italy at Giants Stadium in New Jersey, USA. (Photo By Ray McManus/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Big Jack Charlton in his white cap is one of the enduring images from World Cup '94 (Image credit: Getty Images)

This evening's England-Norway clash could go down as one of the hottest fixtures in World Cup history, but the record is likely to remain with the Republic of Ireland at World Cup '94.

The Irish were subject to temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in the United States that summer, with their game against Mexico taking place in 43 degree heat.

At this World Cup, France versus Paraguay has been the hottest recorded match, played at 38 degrees in Philadelphia with the French prevailing 1-0.

Joe Donnohue
Senior Digital Writer

Joe joined FourFourTwo as senior digital writer in July 2025 after five years covering Leeds United in the Championship and Premier League. Joe's 'Mastermind' specialist subject is 2000s-era Newcastle United having had a season ticket at St. James' Park for 10 years before relocating to Leeds and later London. Joe takes a keen interest in youth football, covering PL2, U21 Euros, as well as U20 and U17 World Cups in the past, in addition to hosting the industry-leading football recruitment-focused SCOUTED podcast. He is also one of the lucky few to have 'hit top bins' as a contestant on Soccer AM. It wasn't a shin-roller.

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