US Eases Restriction on Iran's World Cup Team, Allowing Travel 2 Days Before Next Match
The team will still leave the U.S. after the match as officials cite security and logistics concerns tied to its Mexico-based travel plan.
- 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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PolitikenThe United States is allowing Iran's national soccer team to stay on American soil for an extra day before the next and third World Cup group match.
The U.S. eased the restrictions imposed on the Iranian team, allowing the team to travel to the country two days before their next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security reported yesterday.
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The US has slightly eased the restrictions on Iran's team at the World Football Championship. Iranians will be able to travel to Seattle this Thursday, two days before their game against Egypt, compared to 24 hours earlier. - 2026 World Cup: before the last day, the United States eases the restrictions against Iran's (Sports) team.
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