how many matildas are gay

There is no exact, official count of “how many Matildas are gay,” because sexuality is personal and not all players are publicly out or use the same label (gay, lesbian, queer, bisexual, non‑binary, etc.). However, public reporting around the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup indicates that a significant portion of the national squad is openly LGBTQ+ , with media and advocacy outlets describing them as one of the most visibly queer‑inclusive teams at the tournament.

What the public record shows

• Early‑August 2023 coverage counted nine out LGBTQ+ players in the main Matildas World Cup squad , plus three reserves who were also publicly out, often described as being in same‑sex relationships.

• Some outlets and commentary note that around half of the 23‑player World Cup roster were openly queer at that time, reflecting how visible LGBTQ+ identities have become in the team.

Why a precise number is hard

• Not every player has publicly discussed their sexuality or identity, so any “total” is only as accurate as the information players choose to share.

• Labels vary (lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, non‑binary, etc.), and some athletes may identify outside of the “gay” label entirely, even if fans or media shorthand them as such.

Highlight: some well‑known queer Matildas

Several high‑profile players have been open about their identities or relationships, including:

• Sam Kerr (captain, same‑sex relationship with US‑based Kristie Mewis, widely public).

• Ellie Carpenter , Mackenzie Arnold , Cortnee Vine , Katrina Gorry , Emily Van Egmond , and others who have spoken about queer identities or been visibly out in same‑sex partnerships.

In short: public sources suggest around nine to ten out LGBTQ+ Matildas in the core 2023‑era World Cup squad , with more queer‑identifying players across the wider national‑team ecosystem, but anything beyond that would be speculation rather than a verified count.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.