June 10, 2026 10:17 AM
Iran football team can enter US a day before World Cup matches: Homeland Security
Iran's national football team will be allowed to enter the United States a day before each of its FIFA World Cup matches, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on Tuesday, dismissing reports that the squad would be required to travel in and out of the country on match days. The clarification came after reports quoting Iran's ambassador to Mexico, Abolfazl Pasandideh, suggested that the team would have to enter and leave the US on the same day as their matches, raising concerns over tra...