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A DHS spokesperson said the team would be allowed entry on “match day minus two,” while still being required to depart the US on the day the match concludes.
Iran team during the 2026 World Cup Group G football match with Belgium at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood. (AFP photo)
The US on Tuesday eased travel restrictions for Iran’s World Cup squad ahead of their next match in Seattle, allowing the team additional time in the country compared with previous fixtures.
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that Iran’s national team will now be permitted to arrive in Seattle two days before their match, a change from the 24-hour window that had been in place for their earlier games.
A department spokesperson told NBC News that the adjustment was made to align with scheduling flexibility given to other teams in the tournament.
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