In November 2025, centre-back and Swedish football legend Magdalena Eriksson brought her international career to an end. According to her own words, the decision was made by listening to her body. Eriksson could step away knowing the future of Sweden’s national team was in good hands. Stepping into her role is 19-year-old Bella Andersson, one of the most promising young defenders in the country.

The Damallsvenskan season kicks off on March 28, and alongside a number of new players, the league will also feature five new head coaches. Some of them have already had the chance to introduce themselves in the European competitions or in the Svenska Cupen, but the real test will be how quickly they adapt to the demands of the league.

The week began with the international break and ended with International Women’s Day. It’s the perfect moment to celebrate the women who have helped shape and grow the game — and to look back at what the world of women’s football brought us over the past week.

Hosts Australia entered the Asian Cup as one of the tournament favourites, which is why their draw with Korea Republic to close the group stage may feel like a missed opportunity. The result left the Matildas in second place in the group.

Klára Cahynová made Czech football history on March 7, 2026, earning her 126th competitive international cap — a milestone that sees her surpass the legendary Petr Čech.

Ireland’s World Cup qualifying campaign began with a narrow 1:2 loss to France, and the challenge does not get any easier with the Netherlands next on the schedule. To make matters worse, they will be without influential midfielder Denise O’Sullivan, who has picked up a knee injury.

The Norwegian top flight, the Toppserien, kicks off on March 20. Defending champions Brann will begin their title defence without their biggest star, Signe Gaupset, who has moved to the WSL. Meanwhile, LSK have permanently secured an exciting player who is well worth keeping an eye on this season.

We’re proud to launch the next Queenballers Original interview with Sue Smith, a true pioneer of women’s football and one of England’s most respected voices in the game. 

As history has shown time and again, sport and politics are difficult to separate. At major events such as the Olympics or the World Cup, that reality becomes even more evident. The ongoing AFC Women’s Asian Cup — where Iran’s national team is competing — is no exception.