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US eases restriction on Iran's World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the team's schedule and the conditions of their travel are available from the US Department of Homeland Security.
The US Department of Homeland Security has made an adjustment to its rules for Iran's World Cup team. The team is now allowed to enter the country two days before their next match. This change applies to the team's upcoming schedule.
The team's travel plans are subject to certain conditions, including a requirement to leave the country after a specific match. Further details about the team's schedule and the conditions of their travel are available from the US Department of Homeland Security. Local sports fans can find more information about the World Cup and Iran's team through news sources such as ValleyCentral.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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