Counties prepare for Blast quarter-finals amid World Cup football clash
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 10:58 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Counties are set to clash in the T20 Vitality Blast quarter-finals while England faces Norway in a World Cup football quarter-final on Saturday. Contingency plans are in place for earlier start times for the Blast matches if England progresses. The scheduling issue highlights the overlapping interests in both sports, presenting a unique situation for organizers and fans alike as both events unfold concurrently.
- •England plays Norway in a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.
- •Contingency plans for earlier Blast match starts are considered.
- •T20 Vitality Blast quarter-finals features multiple county teams.
- 10:58 AMESPNcricinfo — Counties face World Cup football clash for Blast quarter-finals
"Contingency plans in place for earlier start times if England beat Norway in Saturday's quarter-final
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