There has been mounting speculation that the stadium is set to be axed as a venue for the Euros 2028.
Casement Park in Belfast will be built “one way or another”, new Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has pledged.
However, the funding required to build the stadium in time for the tournament is still not in place, prompting concerns that the delays will see Belfast missing out on the tournament. “There is a certain amount in the pot but not enough to cover the increased cost. The second is we are into extra time on trying to get it built for the Euros. That is about discussions with Uefa. I am looking at this urgently, it is probably the most urgent issue on my desk. One way or another, if it is possible in time for the Euros, if not, one way or another Casement Park will have to be built.
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