Carla Gregory was fighting the heat even before watching the World Cup quarterfinal between England and Norway on Saturday. She carried cold water in one hand and had an unfolded fan in the other, flapping it with hopes of creating her own little breeze.
Weather Conditions
The temperature was 92 degrees Fahrenheit when the teams started warm-ups, and with the humidity factored in, it felt like 104 F. Norway manager Ståle Solbakken said they had trained very lightly, prioritizing rest and hydration.
England defender Nico O’Reilly said they were ready for the heat, having arrived in the Miami area later in the week. England had also adjusted to the high temperatures of its Kansas City base camp and survived Mexico’s altitude to beat the co-host in the round of 16.
Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.
