Windsor Park capacity expansion proposed as part of Northern Ireland's bid for 2035 Women's World Cup

A Fifa report indicates that Belfast's Windsor Park is set to undergo redevelopment to qualify for hosting games at the 2035 Women's World Cup.

To comply with the requirement that the venue can host matches through to the quarter-final, its capacity must rise from the current 18,500 to 23,750.

Windsor Park remains the sole stadium nominated by Northern Ireland in a joint bid comprising nineteen venues across England, Scotland and Wales.

The previous major upgrade saw the IFA receive £28.75m from the Northern Ireland Executive in 2015 to reach the existing seating limit.

While Brazil secured the 2027 tournament, the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica formed the exclusive bid for the 2031 event.

Earlier ambitions to host Euro 2028 matches at Casement Park were abandoned after government officials stated funding would not be available for redevelopment in time.

The English venues included in the bid feature locations such as Wembley, Villa Park and the Stadium of Light.

Scottish representatives submitted Easter Road and Hampden Park, while Cardiff City Stadium and Principality Stadium were offered by Wales.