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Sunshine and Saharan Dust Make Miami’s World Cup Quarter-Final a Dangerous Game for England Norway
Friday, July 10, 2026
Scientists reported that England and Norway will play their World Cup quarter-final match in Miami under heat conditions with a Wet Bulb Index exceeding 90°F, a measurement that accounts for both temperature and humidity. The Wet Bulb Index is used to assess heat stress risk for athletes. The match is scheduled to take place during daytime hours when temperatures and humidity are elevated.
