Norway Warned of Extreme Heat Ahead of England World Cup Clash

Norway's national football team is bracing for challenging conditions as they prepare to face England in the World Cup quarter-finals in Miami. Meteorologists are warning of extreme heat and high humidity, which could make the match feel significantly hotter than the actual temperature.

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It will be warm and high humidity. It affects the pressing game of everyone.

According to Leonidas Tsopouridis, a duty meteorologist, the forecast for Miami on Saturday evening is 31 degrees Celsius. However, with nearly 80 percent humidity, the heat index could soar to between 41 and 42 degrees Celsius. This high humidity means sweat will not evaporate effectively, intensifying the feeling of heat for the players.

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It will not be very pleasant, especially for Norwegians.

Norway's head coach, Ståle Solbakken, acknowledged the difficult conditions, stating, "It will be a test. And it will require more than eleven players." He noted that the team has been training calmly in preparation for the heat. Solbakken believes the conditions will be equally challenging for both teams, as both nations are coming from cooler climates.

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It will be a test. And it will require more than eleven players.

Solbakken also pointed out that Norway has several players who play in warmer climates like Italy, Spain, and Portugal. In contrast, England is coming off a tough match in Mexico. Despite these factors, the coach emphasized that the extreme heat and humidity in Miami will be a significant factor for both sides during the crucial quarter-final match.

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It is two teams coming from the north, so it is the same for both.