US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match
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June 23, 2026
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The United States 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 US Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.
The team will still be required to leave after Friday’s match in Seattle, a department spokesperson said.
A spokesperson for the Iran Football Federation confirmed that the team will leave its base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, on Wednesday for Seattle.
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