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.

What if your child could play with a doll who shares their football dreams? To celebrate International Women’s Day, Barbie has unveiled a new collection honouring inspiring women — including Euro final hero Chloe Kelly.

Named the world’s best floorball player by Innebandy Magazinet, Maja Viström has collected success at both club and international level. Yet her sporting career could easily have taken a very different path. Earlier in her life, she also played football — even representing her country at youth international level.