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England vs. Norway: WC Quarter-Final Preview

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England prepares for a significant World Cup quarter-final clash against Norway, set to take place at the 64,478-capacity Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The Three Lions, fresh off a dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico, are scheduled to travel to Florida on Friday after receiving two days off from head coach Thomas Tuchel. Norway's squad arrived earlier in the week and has already trained at Inter Miami's facilities.

Both managers will address the media on Friday, with Norway holding an open training session at the stadium. England's specific training and press conference timings are still to be confirmed. The match kicks off at 8pm local time on Saturday, with temperatures expected to be around 32C. While thunderstorms are forecast for the area, they are not anticipated until after the game concludes.

England has prior experience with weather delays, having had their previous match against Mexico delayed by an hour due to adverse conditions. A pre-tournament friendly against Costa Rica in Orlando also saw a significant delay. The team will aim to manage the Florida heat and potential weather disruptions as they advance in the tournament.