FIFA 23 has added its first ever hijab-wearing player. Morocco player Nouhaïla Benzina recently made history by being the first player to play in a World Cup match while wearing the headscarf.
The game has included Women’s World Cup player Nouhaila Benzina’s head coveringhas added a player wearing a hijab for the first time in the series’ history.
During the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Morocco player Nouhaïla Benzina made history by being the first player to play in a World Cup match while wearing the Islamic headscarf.The patch notes for the latest update makes reference to this, with EA saying it”updated Nouhaïla Benzina’s player model to include her head covering”.
The wearing of the hijab in real life football is a relatively recent development. It had previously been banned by FIFA, which claimed they could potentially cause injuries to the head or neck.
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