The 25-year-old defender will become the first player to wear a hijab, the Islamic headscarf, at a World Cup if she features against one of the tournament favourites, Germany.
That is the second game of the day, with Italy facing Argentina, who are trying to win their first World Cup match, earlier in the morning.
Brazil, who have won all eight of their World Cup openers, get their tournament under way against debutants Panama.
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