Alexia Karrys-Stahl shares her journey into futsal, representing Australia, and the reality of women’s futsal in the country — from pathways to what needs to improve.

Australia made history at the 2026 ASEAN Women’s Futsal Championship, reaching their first-ever Grand Final and finishing runners up after a 5–4 thriller against hosts Thailand. Led by a united squad and standout performances across the tournament, this silver medal is a major step forward for futsal in Australia — especially for the growth of the women’s game.