Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterEngland 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?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. You may like What is the weather forecast for England vs Norway in Miami? Unexpected England weather advantage over Erling Haaland and Norway revealed What is England's competitive record against Norway? What is the temperature for England vs Norway?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.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.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?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.TOPICSErling HaalandEnglandNorwayJoe DonnohueSocial Links NavigationSenior Digital WriterJoe 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.
