England set for open-air Miami heat - but do Norway hold the edge?
England's football team faces a challenging quarter-final match against Norway in Miami, where extreme heat and humidity are expected. Experts are concerned about player safety due to the high Wet Bulb Globe Temperature conditions.
Why it matters
The match highlights the growing impact of climate conditions on international sporting events and the debate over safety regulations for athletes.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The roof at the Hard Rock Stadium reduces the airflow and exacerbates the conditions
England head into unknown territory at this World Cup when they face Norway in Miami on Saturday - playing in searing temperatures.
The Three Lions have been largely shielded from excess heat in North America.
Their schedule has included indoor matches in Dallas and Atlanta, and the three they have played outdoors - in Boston, New Jersey and Mexico City - have been in cooler, damper conditions.
That changes on Saturday for their quarter-final tie (kick off 22:00 BST), which could be played in conditions the global players' union considers too dangerous for the game to go ahead.
Norway have played all but one of their matches outdoors - the exception being their last-32 victory over Ivory Coast in the air-conditioned Dallas Stadium.
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