defeated the Netherlands 2–0 in the 2019 final to win two back-to-back World Cups, and this year they’ll be aiming for a third and looking to show the world why their program is the most successful in international women’s soccer history with a record four Women’s World Cup titles (1991, 1999, 20). Photo by John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images The USWNT title defense Girlfriends Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr embrace at the FA Cup Final. women’s national team, as the tournament progresses. Team captain and all around national treasure Sam Kerr will be leading the charge, and with any luck fans will get more cute moments between her and girlfriend Kristie Mewis, who plays for the U.S. Last time at the 2019 Women’s World Cup, the Netherlands lay claim to the honor of being the team with the most out LGBTQ players, but this year Australia boasts 10 out players and overtakes them for the title of Gayest Team 2k23. In addition to being first time-hosts of the tournament, both teams are vying for their maiden World Cup title - or at least to make it past the group stage for the first time in New Zealand’s case. The hostsĪustralia and New Zealand are sharing hosting duties this year, but that doesn’t mean the Matildas and Football Ferns will be pulling any punches against each other if they make it out of Groups B and A respectively.
Fittingly, we’ve also seen the number of out LGBTQ athletes competing also more than double, up to at least 94 at this time - more than 12% of the 736 players competing.įor those who need a primer on what to expect from the field of players this year with a focus on some of the queer storylines, look no further. This year is the ninth edition of the Women’s World Cup, and it will be the first time that 32 nations are competing, up from 24 since the tournament was last held in 2019. It will be a glorious month to be a gay fan. Hosted jointly this year by Australia and New Zealand, the tournament is slated to kick off on Thursday and running through the final on Aug. The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is finally upon us.
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