Morocco, the first team from an Arab country to qualify for the Women's World Cup, will play its first game Monday. One of the players will be the first to wear an Islamic headscarf in a world cup game.
At least England’s campaign got off to a winning start at the Women’s World Cup. That was important for the European champions and one of the title contenders.
Had Morocco qualified for the Women’s World Cup a decade ago, a player who wanted to wear the hijab during a game might have been forced to choose between that and representing her country. “That really sent a strong message to Muslim women, particularly those who wear hijabs, we don’t belong,” said Helal, an Australia-based operations manager of Creating Chances and Football United.
In 2014, FIFA lifted its ban on head coverings. Two years later, the under-17 Women’s World Cup in Jordan marked the first time Muslim players wore headscarves during an international FIFA event.last week, said she is supporting the Atlas Lionesses alongside tournament co-host Australia. She appreciates the representation that the Moroccan team and Benzina provide, she said.
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