I am sure it does happen in his own profession - as it does in the women's game. Maybe people are not making any big announcement and just getting on with life. Which would be high risk in Qatar. Not so much here.
Why does it make any difference to you what your fellow Albion fans think about watching the World Cup ? These are unchartered waters and it seems like now it is here everybody is adjusting to what they feel comfortable with. Of course it should all simply be a celebration of the beautiful game...