The United States eases travel restrictions for Iran’s World Cup team, allowing the squad to enter the country earlier ahead of its next match. According to reporting across multiple outlets, U.S. officials extend the arrival window so the team can travel to the United States two days before its game in Seattle against Egypt. Previously, the team had been allowed to enter only one day before the match. The change is described as being implemented by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and related agencies overseeing entry requirements. The updated timing applies to the team’s group-stage schedule, with the next match coming after the extension. While the articles differ slightly in wording—some describe the adjustment as a move from one day to two days, while others frame it as lengthening the period for arrival before the final group game—the core point is consistent: the U.S. increases flexibility for Iran’s World Cup players and staff to arrive earlier in preparation for the scheduled game in Seattle.