Nouhaila Benzina Makes History as First Hijab-Wearing Player at Women's World Cup
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Nouhaila Benzina of Morocco made history as the first player to wear a hijab while competing at a senior-level global tournament during the Women's World Cup match against South Korea. The FIFA ban on religious head coverings was overturned in 2014, allowing Benzina to inspire other women and Muslim girls in sports. Morocco, the first Arab or North African nation to qualify for the Women's World Cup, won the match 1-0.
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