The Tximist Cup will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2026 in Hondarribia. This special edition will bring together some of the most inspiring grassroots women’s football projects from around the world.
Among them are the Queens Park Ladies, an English team that has become a symbol of equality, determination and passion for sport.
Their story has travelled around the world and perfectly represents the values promoted by the Tximist Foundation.
The Queens Park Ladies became known as “the Invincibles” after an extraordinary season in the Bournemouth Youth Football League.
The team competed against boys’ teams throughout the season. However, the young players did more than compete.
They finished the championship unbeaten and as league champions.
Their achievement attracted international media attention and sparked positive discussions about equal opportunities in sport.
Their success showed something simple: talent, effort and passion are not defined by gender.
The story of the team started with a personal initiative. Their coach, Toby Green, created the team when his daughter was the only girl playing in a boys’ team.
He quickly realised a clear problem. Many girls wanted to play football but did not have the same opportunities.
So he decided to create a girls’ team. Step by step, the project grew. Over time, the Queens Park Ladies became a reference in grassroots football.
Today their story inspires young footballers in many countries.
For the Tximist Foundation, welcoming the Queens Park Ladies to the 10th Tximist Cup has a special meaning.
The tournament was created with a clear mission: to promote women’s football at grassroots level and create real opportunities for young players.
For this reason, the competition invites clubs that share this same vision. Teams that see football as an educational and social tool.
The Queens Park Ladies represent exactly this spirit.
This summer, the English players will travel to Hondarribia to take part in the Tximist Cup.
It will not only be an international competition. It will also be a meeting point for projects that believe in the future of women’s football.
The Queens Park Ladies arrive with an inspiring story. A story that began with a girl who simply wanted to play football.
Today that dream has become a team capable of inspiring thousands of young athletes.
And in the 10th anniversary of the Tximist Cup, stories like this remind us why football can change much more than the scoreline.
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