First player to wear hijab at Women's World Cup 2023

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Nouhaila Benzina celebrates her team's 1-0 win over South Korea.

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Nouhaila Benzina has become the first player to wear a hijab at the World Cup.

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Morocco's Nouhaila Benzina has created history by becoming the first player to wear a hijab at the World Cup.

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Nouhaila Benzina a 25-year-old player from Morocco, wore the Islamic headscarf for the first time in the tournament.

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The head covering (Islamic headscarf) was authorized by FIFA in 2014 for religious reasons.

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It was banned by FIFA, the governing body of the game, by 2014. Religious wear is allowed.

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Morocco is the first of eight teams to make their debut at this summer's Women's World Cup.

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Muslim girls and women wear hijab to show modesty.

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