U.S. to Allow Iran's National Team Entry Two Days Before Next Match
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
WASHINGTON – The U.S. government announced on Tuesday that it will allow Iran's national team to enter the country up to two days before their next match in the 2026 World Cup, scheduled for this Friday in Seattle, following complaints from the team about restrictions imposed by the Trump administration during their first two matches. 'For the Iranian team's third match in Seattle, set for June 26, the team has been authorized to enter the United States two days before the game,' a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated in a communication to EFE. The announcement comes after FIFA promised Iran that they would have more leeway to enter the country from Mexico for their third match, as the team, led by Amir Ghalenoei, had to relocate their base camp (initially planned in Tucson, Arizona) due to the war initiated against the Islamic Republic by the U.S. and Israel in February. Following the relocation, the Trump administration announced strict entry and exit conditions for Iranians, whose three group stage matches are being played on the West Coast of the U.S.
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