The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says Iran’s men’s national football team will be allowed to enter the United States up to two days before its World Cup group match against Egypt in Seattle on Friday. The change comes after Iran’s squad had previously been permitted to arrive only about 24 hours before its first two matches, while the team trains in Mexico. Sources report the adjustment is part of an ongoing dispute over travel and entry conditions between the Iranian team and World Cup organizers. Iran had planned to file an official complaint with FIFA regarding “restrictions imposed by the organisers,” according to reporting that cites the team’s response to earlier conditions. DHS spokespersons say the revised terms are limited to the match preparation window, and that Iran is still required to leave the U.S. after Friday’s game. An Iran Football Federation spokesperson confirms the team will depart its base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, on Wednesday for Seattle, aligning with DHS’s decision to grant additional preparation time.