The Department of Homeland Security is allowing Iran's men's national soccer team to enter the US 48 hours before its World Cup group match in Seattle, expanding prior limits that forced arrivals roughly 16 to 24 hours before games.DHS says the team must still depart the US immediately after the match and that security protocols at stadiums and training sites remain unchanged, while officials aim to reduce logistical strain on players and staff.The delegation relocated training from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, Mexico after several delegation members were denied visas, and the Iranian federation filed a formal complaint with FIFA alleging unequal treatment that hindered preparation.Andrew Giuliani says the change follows a smooth initial movement of the delegation;
Alireza Jahanbakhsh and
Amir Ghalenoei argue the earlier restrictions undermined recovery and called for equal conditions as
Iran seeks to advance from Group G.