Weather threatens Norway-England World Cup quarterfinal in Miami

FIFA considered delaying Saturday's World Cup quarterfinal between Norway and England because of forecast thunderstorms in Miami. The match is scheduled to kick off at 23:00 at Hard Rock Stadium. Under FIFA's safety rules, play must stop if lightning is detected within 13 kilometres of the stadium. Officials then wait 30 minutes before deciding whether to continue. However, updated forecasts showed the weather improving before kickoff, and organisers kept the original start time. England have already experienced one weather delay at this tournament. Their round of 16 match against Mexico started an hour late due to similar conditions. FIFA will continue to monitor the forecast and may still change the schedule if conditions get worse again.