Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterConditions at this summer's World Cup have been a major talking point ever since the three host nations were revealed.For England fans, in particular, that was pushed to the nth degree ahead of the visit to Mexico for their scintillating 3-2 victory over El Tri in the round of 16. We're sure you noticed.The question is: do England actually have an advantage over Norway on that front when they meet at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium in the quarter-finals on Saturday?Play our FREE match predictor and win �1kIs the Florida weather really an advantage for England?England trained in Florida in the build up to the World Cup, as well as beating New Zealand and Costa Rica in friendlies in Tampa and Orlando respectively.Norway, meanwhile, have played most of their games in the north-eastern United States. You may like Exclusive: England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford addresses concerns over playing in US heat England arent the greatest team in the heat, but we got to the semi-finals in Italy in 1990 when it was hot if you let the little things get to you, its all negatives Former England favourites open up on the challenge of the North American climate England World Cup fixture schedule is the second-toughest here's the science that proves it Haaland and co have been at Boston's Gillette Stadium twice and New Jersey's MetLife Stadium twice, with a visit to the air conditioned AT&T Stadium in Dallas for their round of 32 victory over Ivory Coast the only exception.That may mean there is an argument that England should be better acclimated to the stifling heat and humidity that can descend on America's panhandle.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.That could prove to be less of a difference than fans of the Three Lions might hope, however.For starters, a lot of the reason Estadio Azteca was regarded as so intimidating was less because of the heat or humidity, and more that plus altitude and Mexico's home advantage.Secondly...Norway's training camp for the tournament is in Greensboro, North Carolina. We're not ignorant of America's vast geography; that's still over 800 miles from Miami. But it is also much closer in subtropical humidity and mugginess than England's base in Kansas City, Missouri. What to read next What is the weather forecast for England vs Mexico? What is the altitude of the Azteca and why does altitude affect footballers? Why England have a mountain to climb to make it into the World Cup quarter-finals And when it comes to Haaland specifically...he did actually spend a summer training in Florida last year, when Manchester City took part in the 2025 Club World Cup.Pep Guardiola's side were based at Lynn University in Boca Raton, just a 45 minute drive away from the Hard Rock Stadium.City played two of their games in the Sunshine State, with Haaland scoring in both their 5-2 win over Juventus and their 4-3 defeat to Al Hilal in Orlando.It may be time to stop obsessing over the weather and worry more about the actual football, then.TOPICSErling HaalandNorwayEnglandWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Steven ChickenSocial Links NavigationSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.
