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England vs Norway Kick-Off Could Move Again as World Cup Tie Faces Disruption
FIFA could delay play for 30 minutes if lightning strikes within eight miles, and temperatures may reach 34C with humidity feeling like 43C.
- Scorching temperatures and predicted thunderstorms threaten England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami this weekend, with conditions expected to feel closer to 43 degrees Celsius due to high humidity.
- FIFA previously delayed the Three Lions' round-of-16 clash against Mexico by one hour due to heavy rain, raising concerns the Norway fixture could encounter similar complications with cancellation technically possible.
- Under FIFA protocol, matches must halt immediately if lightning strikes within eight miles of the stadium, triggering a minimum 30-minute delay, while officials conduct Wet-bulb globe temperature measurements 90 minutes before kick-off.
- Kick-Off is scheduled for 10pm UK time on Saturday, meaning further delays could force supporters to stay awake until the early hours, as England's previous game against Mexico concluded at approximately 4am on Monday morning.
- Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel previously dismissed weather concerns, stating, "No problem at all. We realised it when we were still at the hotel so it was easy we just said half an hour later in the bus and let's go.
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