US eases travel restrictions on Iran ahead of Egypt World Cup clash (opens original article in a new tab)

The US has eased travel restrictions for Iran's World Cup team, allowing them to arrive in Seattle two days before their match against Egypt. Iran had previously faced restrictions requiring them to travel one day before matches and leave immediately after, which they criticized as placing them at a competitive disadvantage.

• US eases travel restrictions for Iran's World Cup team allowing arrival two days before match against Egypt
• Iran's team previously had to travel one day before matches and leave immediately after
• Iranian officials and players criticized restrictions as placing them at competitive disadvantage