Women's Football News, Players & Stories | Queenballers

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.

Sweden opened their World Cup qualifying campaign with a valuable away win against Italy. Head coach Tony Gustavsson trusted several young players, and it was 19-year-old Bella Andersson who especially caught the eye.

Today, Leah Williamson is among the most beloved players in the women’s game: a two-time Lionesses captain and a Champions League winner with Arsenal. But her journey to that status was not guaranteed. At one point, everything could have shifted because of a single interview.

For much of the game, it looked as though Czechia would open their World Cup qualifying campaign with a victory, having led for the majority of the contest. But Wales refused to relent, and in the closing minutes Elise Hughes struck to make it 2:2.

Sport and politics have never truly existed in isolation — and the current AFC Women’s Asian Cup is no exception. Iran’s players underlined that reality with a powerful gesture during the national anthem.

The Olympic spotlight may have faded, but women’s football isn’t slowing down. With World Cup qualifying matches in full swing and the AFC Women’s Asian Cup now underway, the international break is packed with storylines.

The AFC Women’s Asian Cup kicks off in Australia on March 1, with 12 teams competing for the title but also for a place at the World Cup. What else should you be watching out for?