What is the weather forecast for England vs Norway in Miami?

Harry Kane scored from the penalty spot to put England 3-1 up against Mexico
England progressed to the Quarter Final after beating Mexico at the Azteca (Image credit: Getty Images)

After storms delayed kick off for England ahead of their Round of 16 tie against Mexico, weather could now affect their Quarter Final.

Heat warnings, storms and lightning are all forecast between now and Saturday's 10pm UK time kick off.

Hurricane season also runs in Florida from June until November, although that is not expected to be a problem until later in the year.

A thunderstorm at the Estadio Azteca

Storms delayed England's match against Mexico at the Azteca (Image credit: Getty Images)

Lightning forecast in Miami for day of England match against Norway

England face a dangerous looking Norway side in their quarter final tie on Saturday for a place in the World Cup semi-final.

However, their progress could be halted by another adversary, the weather.

Erling Haaland accepts the adulation of the Norway fans after his brace against Brazil

England will face Norway in Miami on Saturday (Image credit: Getty Images)

Lightning is currently forecast for the day of the match in Miami, although it is expected a couple of hours before kick off.

By the time the teams take to the field, current forecasts have the storms to have passed, leaving nothing but sunny skies for the start of the match.

Nevertheless, any lightning strikes within eight miles of the Hard Rock Stadium would trigger a shelter-in-place order and would lead to delays.

Clear skies wouldn't mean great conditions for football either, with temperatures of 33C, with a real feel of 44C and 59 per cent humidity, expected to produce an energy sapping atmosphere.

Heat alerts have been issued for days approaching the game.

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JULY 05: Anthony Gordon #18, Jason Steele and John Stones #5 of England arrive at the stadium before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Mexico and England at Mexico City Stadium on July 05, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Julian Finney - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

England players arrive at the Azteca in Mexico City in the rain (Image credit: Getty Images)

There is every chance that the forecast will shift between now and Saturday, but either way, it is at least going to be hot and sticky for the players.

Fans will just have to wait and see what happens on the day.

What is good news for England at least is that they're playing opponents from one of the only countries that is colder than the UK, so both will likely struggle just as much as each other.

Ryan Gray
Freelance Writer

Ryan Gray is a freelance writer, covering mainly travel and occasionally sport. He previously spent two years as Sports Editor at the Watford Observer before turning his hand to travel writing, with his work appearing in various national UK publications. He has gone from providing matchday commentary for Blyth Spartans to covering FA Cup and Euros finals, as well as interviewing the likes of Claudio Ranieri, Alan Shearer and Glenn Hoddle, among other big names. 

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