The senior national team, who made their debut in 2006, finished runners-up in the WAFF Women's Championship in 2022, and in third place twice in 2007 and 2019.

In 1964, the American University of Beirut (AUB) appointed their first-ever women's physical education teacher, Rose La Sorte from the United States.

[2] In February 1999, the AUB played their first game against the women's team of the Notre Dame University–Louaize (NDU), which finished 4–4.

[5] With the LFA investing more into the women's youth system, Lebanon has achieved considerable success within its region (West Asia) both at the national team and club levels.

From the 2014–15 season onwards, Stars Association for Sports (SAS) became the dominating force in Lebanon, winning seven of the following 10 league titles.

[23][24][25][26][27] The sport has become more popular since the late 2010s,[6] with increasing numbers in participation nationwide and more supporters (both women and men) in the stands.

[28] Regarding her experience refereeing a match between two top-tier men's clubs, Al Bakkar stated: "Some players were surprised at the idea of a woman officiating the game, others laughed.