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England vs Norway World Cup Kick-Off Time in Doubt with Last-Minute Change
- England faces Norway in a World Cup quarter-final at Miami Stadium on Saturday, though officials fear thunderstorms could disrupt the match. The 64,478-capacity venue features an open-air canopy rather than a fully retractable roof.
- World Cup matches mandate suspension if lightning strikes within an eight-mile radius of the stadium. Play can only resume after a 30-minute clear period without further lightning, with any new strike resetting this countdown.
- England experienced weather-related delays recently in Mexico City, where extreme lightning forced an hour-long wait at Estadio Azteca. FIFA abandoned plans to move the kick-off time after a furious reaction from team camps.
- Manager Thomas Tuchel believes the team can still improve performance levels, while defender Ezri Konsa credited the "brotherhood" in the squad for fueling Sunday night's win.
- AccuWeather warns that "lightning from nearby storms may impact the match," with hot temperatures of around 33 degrees expected and humidity at approximately 58 per cent.
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The Business TimesEngland face more thunderstorm chaos in World Cup quarter-final vs Norway
England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday faces potential delays as severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast in Miami ahead of kick-off
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