England have booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals after a quarter-final victory over Norway, setting up a showdown with Argentina. The match, played in relentless heat, left fans and pundits alike gasping for breath.
Lloyd Griffith, who watched the game from Miami, described the incredible atmosphere inside the stadium and the suffocating conditions. "The heat was relentless," he said, adding that a USA supporter shouted at him during the match.
“England beat Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals, now face Argentina in Miami heat.”
Rick Edwards and John Murray reflected on England's performance in the BBC's Football Daily podcast, with Edwards admitting he wanted a clash with Argentina instead of Switzerland. "Argentina await," Edwards said, as the team now faces the two-time world champions for a place in the final.
The victory over Norway was enough to secure England's spot in the last four, but the real test lies ahead. Can England take one more step towards the World Cup final? The answer will come in the heat of Miami, where the semi-final will be played.