US Relaxes World Cup Travel Rules for Iran

Following positive negotiations, the United States has eased entry restrictions for the Iranian national team currently competing in the World Cup. Under the revised arrangement, the squad is now permitted to arrive in the U.S. two days before their games, including their upcoming June 26 fixture in Seattle. However, the Department of Homeland Security emphasized that strict security protocols remain unchanged, requiring the team to depart the country immediately after each match concludes. Because they are not allowed to stay in the U.S. full-time, the Iranian delegation has set up their tournament base camp in neighboring Tijuana, Mexico, only crossing the border to compete.