Iran says US airport delay holds up World Cup delegation (opens original article in a new tab)

Iran's football federation accused U.S. officials of delaying their delegation's travel to Seattle for the World Cup match against Egypt, citing previous strict entry rules and travel restrictions.

• Iran's football federation claimed U.S. host officials caused delays for Mehdi Taremi and Saeed Alhoei during their travel to Seattle for the World Cup match against Egypt
• U.S. authorities had previously imposed strict entry rules on Iran's World Cup delegation, requiring them to enter the U.S. only shortly before matches and leave soon after
• Iran's coach criticized the travel arrangements as unfair, citing player fatigue from repeated cross-border travel