There may not be a major tournament in the summer but that does not mean that 2026 is going to be a quiet year. There is plenty to a lot to look forward to in the world of women’s football across the domestic and international game. Here are some highlights to keep an eye on:
The fixtures for the Adobe Women’s FA Cup Fourth Round have been set as the competition returns in January.
From next season, Channel 4 and TNT Sports will broadcast the Adobe Women’s FA Cup in the first-ever stand-alone broadcast deal for the competition.
Manchester United cruised to a 6-0 victory against a brave Wolves team to reach the quarterfinals of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup. Elisabeth Terland, Leah Galton, Ella Toone and Aoife Mannion all found the next before 17-year-old Mared Griffiths marked her debut with a brace.
Aston Villa reached the quarterfinals of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup with a battling 3-2 win over Brighton. Anna Patten, Rachel Daly and Chasity Grant all got on the scoresheet for Natalia Arroyo’s side while Nikita Parris notched a brace.
Arsenal earned a comfortable victory at home to Bristol City to progress to the Fifth Round of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup. Braces from Stina Blackstenius and Beth Mead and a poacher’s finish from Frida Maanum ensured there were no hiccups for the WSL side as they returned to winning ways.