England’s World Cup quarter-final with Norway at risk of DELAY as Miami issues hot weather warning just hours ahead of kick-off

England’s crucial World Cup quarter-final match against Norway in Miami is at risk of being delayed or even postponed due to soaring temperatures in South Florida.

It has been announced that there is a major heat risk in South Florida, where today’s match kicks off at 5pm in Miami (10pm UK time), with temperatures said to rise to 29-32°C, with temperatures said to rise as high as 44°C in real terms.

The City of Miami’s official X account warned people in the local area to ‘stay hydrated, wear light clothing and limit outdoor activities.’

Their post read: ‘Major Heat Risk is in effect for much of South Florida today.

‘High temperatures and humidity can increase the risk of heat-related illness. Stay hydrated, wear light clothing, limit outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day, and spend time in air-conditioned areas whenever possible. Stay informed.’

FIFPRO, the global representative for professional football players worldwide, advises that if local temperatures exceed 28°C, matches should be postponed or postponed until conditions are safe.

Temperatures rise in South Florida ahead of kickoff at 5pm local time

A major heat risk has been declared in South Florida, with temperatures said to rise to 29-32°C

England’s last 16 match against Mexico was postponed by an hour in the early hours of Monday morning, with the match due to start at 2am (UK time) due to heavy storms.

While the fans in the stadium were looking for shelter, members of the media were told that they should not leave the media center due to the yellow severe weather warning.

England’s players arrived on schedule, raising hopes that the game would go ahead as originally planned, but this was quickly shelved an hour before kick-off.

Thomas Tuchel’s team managed to overcome the weather and humidity to defeat the tournament hosts 3-2 and set up a meeting with Norway.

England fans were given some good news today that fans will not be kicked out of pubs, at least if today’s match is postponed.

The government has now confirmed that pubs in England and Wales can remain open until 30 minutes after the final whistle, even if the start of a match is delayed.

Pictures show England fans enjoying pool parties; some need to be escorted by the police

England fans partying ahead of today’s tough quarter-final with Norway were left wet after a tropical storm put an end to outdoor parties

Ministers had already delayed the game’s opening times until 2am, but they made the extra extension with flexible licensing laws.

Police Minister Sarah Jones said: ‘England fans deserve the chance to watch every minute of the quarter-final together and our extension ensures just that.

‘After the weather delay we saw ahead of the Mexico game, we want to give full reassurance to fans and grounds that no-one will miss a moment of the action.

‘Hopefully pubs and bars across England and Wales will be packed on Saturday night as we move one step closer to bringing football home.’

The change has been made through new legislation that temporarily extends licensing hours for eligible venues.

The same flexibility will apply to the remaining England matches, including the final, with venues remaining open until 30 minutes after the final whistle in the event of delays.

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