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Norway leads England 1-0 after weather delay in World Cup quarter-final
Norway took a 1-0 lead against England in the World Cup quarter-final after Andreas Schjelderup scored in the first half. The match is being played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami under hot and humid conditions with a storm risk at kick-off.
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Norway leads England 1-0 in the World Cup quarter-final after Andreas Schjelderup scored by finding the top corner of Jordan Pickford's goal. The match kicked off at 22:00 BST on 11 July 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. Lightning within eight miles of the stadium triggered a 30-minute delay, with storm risk at kick-off standing at 20-30 percent.
Daytime temperatures in Miami reached 33C and felt like 43C with humidity. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the city from 11:00 to 19:00 local time. FIFA introduced mandatory hydration breaks for the tournament because of the heat and humidity.
The wet bulb globe temperature forecast for Miami stood at 27C, below the 28C threshold cited in FIFPRO guidelines for possible postponement. The UK government extended licensing hours in England and Wales to allow pubs to remain open until 30 minutes after the final whistle. An initial extension had permitted venues to stay open until 02:00 BST.
Policing Minister Sarah Jones said the licensing extension gives fans and venues certainty after an earlier weather delay affected England's match against Mexico. The Home Office stated the extension applies to any further England matches, including potentially the final.
