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US temporarily eases restrictions on Iran’s world cup team

Middle East Eye

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June 23, 2026

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US temporarily eases restrictions on Iran’s world cup team The United States has eased restrictions on Iran’s football team for the World Cup, allowing them to travel into the US two days before their next match rather than one, according to the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The restrictions placed on the players had led the Iranian coach to say that his country’s was “the most oppressed team in the whole World Cup”. A DHS spokesperson said that the Iranian team will still be required to leave the day the match ends. Iranian football team players warm up before the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Belgium and Iran at Los Angeles Stadium on 21 June 2026 (Harry How/AFP)

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Middle East Eye

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· Jun 23, 2026

US temporarily eases restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team

US temporarily eases restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team The United States has eased restrictions on Iran’s football team for the World Cup, allowing them to travel into the US two days before their next match rather than one, according to the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The restrictions placed on the players had led the Iranian coach to say that his country’s was “the most oppressed team in the whole World Cup”. A DHS spokesperson said that the Iranian team will still be required to leave the day the match ends. Iranian football players warm up before the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Belgium and Iran at Los Angeles Stadium on 21 June 2026 (Harry How/AFP)

Off The Press

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· Jun 23, 2026

Restrictions Eased; Iran World Cup Team to Enter US 2 Days Before 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 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 []...Click to read more

Football | The Guardian

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· Jun 23, 2026

Department of Homeland Security will allow Iran to travel to US early for World Cup match

Iran will be allowed into US 48 hours before crucial gameTeam Melli have complained about travel conditionsThe US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says it will grant Iran extra time to prepare for their World Cup match against Egypt on Friday.The team had planned to lodge an official complaint with Fifa about the “restrictions imposed by the organisers” at the World Cup. Iran have been training in Mexico and were only allowed to enter the United States 24 hours before their first two matches. Continue reading...

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 1, 2026

Crude oil futures rise as Iran declines direct talks with US in Doha

While a US team is in Doha, Iran and the host Qatar said the US representatives would meet the mediators, and not the Iranian team

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· Jul 3, 2026

Why Mexico Welcomed Iran’s National Team With Open Arms

After the Trump administration denied visas to the Iranian team, its participation in the 2026 World Cup seemed unlikely. Mexico’s decision to host the players was rooted in its shared struggle for sovereignty in the face of US aggression.

Ghanaian Times

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· Jun 25, 2026

US eases restrictions on Iran team

The United States eased restrictions on the Iran squad’s travel arrangements at the World Cup on ‌Tuesday, allowing them to travel two days before their next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said. The Iranian team were previously only allowed to enter the U.S. a day before a match, a move that led the The post US eases restrictions on Iran team appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

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Related coverage for "US temporarily eases restrictions on Iran’s world cup team": Middle East Eye — US temporarily eases restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team. Off The Press — Restrictions Eased; Iran World Cup Team to Enter US 2 Days Before Match. Football | The Guardian — Department of Homeland Security will allow Iran to travel to US early for World Cup match. The Hindu BusinessLine — Crude oil futures rise as Iran declines direct talks with US in Doha. Jacobin — Why Mexico Welcomed Iran’s National Team With Open Arms. Ghanaian Times — US eases restrictions on Iran team