At a media Q&A ahead of Morocco's first game at the 2023 Women's World Cup, a journalist for the BBC World Service asked the captain of the team if any of her teammates were gay, sparking a debate about the role of the media in covering LGBT issues. The BBC has since apologized for the incident, and FIFA has weighed in, saying it "fully supports the right of all individuals to be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of their sexual orientation." The incident has highlighted the need for greater awareness of LGBT issues in the media, and the importance of reporters asking questions in a respectful and sensitive manner.