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US eases restriction on Iran's World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match

US eases restriction on Iran's World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match
NPR News Wednesday 24 June 2026, 14:51 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read
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The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday the squad could travel into the country two days before its next match.(Image credit: Gregory Bull)

The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday the squad could travel into the country two days before its next match.

(Image credit: Gregory Bull)

[Image text:] FIFA WORLD CUP 2026
US (LOCATION) Iran (LOCATION) World Cup (EVENT) U.S. (LOCATION) The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (ORG) Gregory Bull (PERSON)
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