Only 8 of the 1,248 players at the #2026WorldCup have openly supported LGBTIQ+ rights.
• Borja Iglesias (Spain): He publicly exposed the homophobic abuse he received because of photos of himself wearing nail polish and called for a more inclusive environment in football.
• Jackson Irvine (Australia): He took part in human rights campaigns ahead of Qatar 2022 and said that queer friends and family members deserve support. He also criticised the exclusion of trans women from women’s football in England.
• Bruno Fernandes (Portugal): He supported diversity campaigns run by Manchester United and the Premier League. He also openly supported Czech footballer Jakub Jankto after he came out as gay.
• Harry Kane (England): He criticised FIFA's ban on the OneLove armband at Qatar 2022. He also voiced support for openly gay footballer Jake Daniels.
• Manuel Neuer (Germany): For years, he has argued that gay footballers should not have to hide their identities. He is regarded as one of the first high-profile players to wear a rainbow armband.
• Marcus Rashford (England): He published a message of support when Australian footballer Josh Cavallo came out as gay.
• Leon Goretzka (Germany): He showed solidarity with rainbow colours during Euro 2020. Ahead of the Qatar World Cup, he criticised comments describing homosexuality as a “mental illness.”
• Patrick Berg (Norway): He was featured in the article after confronting a supporter who made homophobic remarks following a match in 2024. He later said that such behaviour has no place in society.
Only 8 of the 1,248 players at the #2026WorldCup have openly supported LGBTIQ+ rights:
• Borja Iglesias (Spain)
• Jackson Irvine (Australia)
• Bruno Fernandes (Portugal)
• Harry Kane (England)
• Manuel Neuer (Germany)
• Marcus Rashford (England)
• Leon Goretzka (Germany)
• Patrick Berg (Norway)
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