US government softens stance on Iran’s World Cup team entering country ahead of showdown against Egypt

Priscilla Alvarez, Kyle FeldscherJune 23, 2026 at 07:36 PM UTCCnn
US government softens stance on Iran’s World Cup team entering country ahead of showdown against Egypt
The US government is softening its stance on the Iranian national team entering the United States before its third World Cup match, allowing the team to come into the country two days before its Friday game against Egypt.

The US government is softening its stance on the Iranian national team entering the United States before its third World Cup match, allowing the team to come into the country two days before its Frid… [+2509 chars]

Source: CNN

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