The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says it is easing travel restrictions for Iran’s national football team ahead of its next World Cup Group G match against Egypt in Seattle on Friday. Under earlier terms, Iran was permitted to enter the United States only 24 hours before the kick-off for its first two matches, which meant the team trained from a camp in Mexico and then had to depart the U.S. after those games. Ahead of the match against Egypt, DHS now allows Iran to travel into the U.S. 48 hours before the game, giving the team additional time to prepare. Multiple reports say the team will still be required to leave after the Friday match. Iran had previously raised concerns about the restrictions on travel and preparation, with some accounts noting an intention to lodge a complaint with FIFA related to the conditions imposed by tournament organisers and U.S. authorities. DHS says it had always planned to adjust the arrangements once safety protocols were in place. Sources also report that the team’s base camp is in Tijuana, Mexico, and that it will depart for Seattle on Wednesday.