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In a historic moment at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Moroccan defender Benzina became the first player to wear a hijab during her appearance against South Korea in Adelaide, Australia.
Benzina donned the headscarf as she played a crucial role in Morocco’s historic 1-0 victory over South Korea at Hindmarsh Stadium.
The use of the hijab in international matches had been prohibited by FIFA in 2007, citing safety concerns. However, the ban was lifted in 2014, allowing Muslim players to wear headscarves for the first time in a FIFA event during the 2016 Under-17 Women’s World Cup in Jordan.
Unlike certain Muslim countries, Morocco grants women the freedom to decide whether or not they want to wear the hijab. Prior to the tournament held in Australia and New Zealand, Benzina expressed her pride in wearing the headscarf, highlighting the significant efforts made over the years to bring about this positive outcome.
Benzina’s journey at the World Cup began on the bench in Morocco’s opening match against Germany, where she remained unused in their 6-0 loss in Group H. However, she was given a starting position against South Korea and played a pivotal role in securing Morocco’s first-ever World Cup victory.
Her achievement marks a moment of celebration for her and her country, and it serves as a step forward in promoting diversity and inclusion within the sport of football.
