India, July 11 -- England face another demanding challenge at the FIFA World Cup 2026, but this time the focus is as much on the weather as the opposition. The Three Lions are set to take on Norway in the quarterfinals in Miami, where soaring temperatures and intense humidity are expected to test the players' endurance. Reports suggest footballers could lose as much as eight pints of sweat during the match, making the conditions one of England's toughest obstacles on the road to the semifinals.

Thomas Tuchel's side have already shown they can cope with difficult environments after edging Mexico 3-2 at the high-altitude Azteca Stadium, which sits around 7,350 feet above sea level. While Miami does not pose the same altitude challenge, the...