The LGBTQ+ community is proud and visible at the Women's World Cup

New Zealand striker Hannah Wilkinson has helped the Women's World Cup reach two milestones.

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In the opening match of the tournament against Norway, he won with his 48th-minute goal.

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Hannah Wilkinson gave co-hosts Football Ferns their first win in six visits to the Women's World Cup.

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According to reports, he is one of at least 95 members of the LGBTQ+ community competing in this year's tournament.

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The Women's World Cup has 95 participants out of a total of 736 players, more than double the 40 players and coach outsports counted in 2019.

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The 2023 tournament is hosting Canada's Quinn, the first openly trans and non-binary player at the Women's World Cup.

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Freeman said, "It's just an ad hoc, fun culture of women's football that you're seeing at this World Cup."

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