Author reveals why African nation success at Women’s World Cup ‘matters’
"Seeing players who look like you matters."
"Seeing players who look like you matters."
FIFA at one point tried to ban hijabs in soccer. On Sunday, Morocco's Nouhaila Benzina became the first player to wear a hijab at the Women's World Cup.
After 25 straight losses that date back to 1964, Team USA defeated Morocco in its tournament opener.
France will face Argentina in Sunday's final.
This is Morocco's toughest test yet, by far.
Morocco is heading to the semis.
This one won't be regarded as a classic.
Morocco wins Group F and is the second African team to advance to the knockout stage.
"That's what happens at the World Cup." -Belgium's Roberto Martinez
Morocco has not conceded a goal in their last 450 minutes of competitive play.
Not just an own goal. An own goal in the 95th minute.
North America won by a more than 2-1 margin with Iran the lone vote for neither bid.
The "North America" bid is still the overwhelming favorite.