![]() If we missed someone or got something wrong, please don’t hesitate to email us: or direct message us on Twitter outsports) or Instagram outsports). While we found many assertions or rumors about athletes being LGBTQ, we have stuck to our “publicly out” standard. We did the best we could, trying to err on the side of caution. To compile this list, Outsports has reviewed the social media accounts of over 80% of the 736 athletes competing in the Women’s World Cup, in addition to Google searches for news items and information. In addition, Laurina Oliveros of Argentina had made the original roster but was ruled out due to injury. Marta is playing in her sixth Women’s World Cup. Both of these legends are playing in their final World Cup. At least eight of them have a team captain who is LGBTQ.Ī couple names on the list to note: Megan Rapinoe of the USA and Marta of Brazil. Twenty-two of the 32 teams - over two-thirds - are represented. These numbers could change through the tournament. The United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) has three that we could determine. Brazil (9), Ireland (9) and Sweden (8) are also of particular note. In addition, at least three head coaches are publicly out: Pia Sundhage (Brazil), Bev Priestman (Canada) and Hege Riise (Norway).Īustralia is the most publicly LGBTQ team in the tournament, with at least 10 out athletes - over 40% of the team - publicly out. And, of course, we know there are more who may not yet feel comfortable being out. Still it’s heartening to see some women from South Africa, where homosexuality has been legal for 25 years. Jamaica has harsh imprisonment laws, though reports claim there is no evidence these laws are enforced anymore. Countries like Nigeria and Zambia imprison gay people. That reflects the growth of acceptance.Īlmost all of these athletes are from the Americas, Europe and the host nations of Australia and New Zealand, where laws regarding LGBTQ people are generally more favorable than Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia. ![]() While the number of teams in the tournament has grown by a third - from 24 to 32 - over the last four years, the number of out athletes has more than doubled. This group of out athletes is more than double the size of the out LGBTQ group of athletes who competed in the 2019 Women’s World Cup. Others have embraced the opportunity to ensure people across their country, and around the world, see them for who they are. It’s a testament to how far major international women’s sports have come on the presence and acceptance of LGBTQ athletes, as many of these out athletes are stars in their countries and haven’t felt the need to have a big “coming-out moment.” A Gay Girls’ Guide to the 2023 Women’s World Cup ![]()
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