Morroco's Nouhaila Benzina set to make history as first player at Women's World Cup to wear hijab

  • Morocco's Nouhaila Benzina during the warm up before the Women's World Cup 2023 Group H match against Germany at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Melbourne, Australia. AFP
    Morocco's Nouhaila Benzina during the warm up before the Women's World Cup 2023 Group H match against Germany at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Melbourne, Australia. AFP
  • Nouhaila Benzina was named on the bench for the game against Germany. She will become the first player to wear a hijab at the Women's World Cup. AFP
    Nouhaila Benzina was named on the bench for the game against Germany. She will become the first player to wear a hijab at the Women's World Cup. AFP
  • Morocco defender Nouhaila Benzina speaks as she warms up with teammates. AFP
    Morocco defender Nouhaila Benzina speaks as she warms up with teammates. AFP
  • Nouhaila Benzina of Morocco inspects the pitch ahead of the Group H match against Germany. EPA
    Nouhaila Benzina of Morocco inspects the pitch ahead of the Group H match against Germany. EPA
  • Morocco's Nouhaila Benzina with teammates during the warm up. Reuters
    Morocco's Nouhaila Benzina with teammates during the warm up. Reuters
  • Nouhaila Benzina of Morocco. EPA
    Nouhaila Benzina of Morocco. EPA
  • Nouhaila Benzina of Morocco warms up. Getty Images
    Nouhaila Benzina of Morocco warms up. Getty Images