US Eases Restriction on Iran's World Cup Team, Allowing Travel 2 Days Before Next Match
The team will get an extra day in the U.S. after complaints of unequal treatment and a threatened FIFA complaint, officials said.
- The Department of Homeland Security relaxed travel restrictions for Iran's soccer team, allowing the squad to arrive in Seattle two days before its Friday match against Egypt.
- Iran Football Federation officials planned to lodge an official complaint with FIFA, citing unfair treatment compared to the 47 other nations in the tournament.
- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin disclosed that a man with "direct ties" to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attempted to enter the United States on the team's plane.
- Despite the adjustment, the team must depart for its training base in Tijuana, Mexico, immediately after the match concludes, unlike other squads permitted recovery time.
- Amid ongoing peace talks, President Donald Trump claimed Iran has "fully and completely" agreed to nuclear inspections, though Tehran stated there are "no plans" for immediate inspector access.
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US government softens stance on Iran’s World Cup team entering country ahead of showdown against Egypt
The US government is softening its stance on the Iranian national team entering the United States before its third World Cup match, allowing the team to come into the country two days before its Friday game against Egypt.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security eased restrictions on Iran's selection and allowed them to travel two days before their match against Egypt. Iran's selection chose Tijuana in Mexico, for its base camp at the 2026 World Cup after the U.S. prevented them from remaining in the country.For Iran vs.Egypt on Friday, June 26, the Iranian team will be able to arrive in Seattle in Washington from June 23 in their next match of the 2026 World Cup.
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US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match
The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland
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