Iran national team to arrive in Seattle early for World Cup match
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 7:10 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The Iran national soccer team has received approval to fly to Seattle two days ahead of their upcoming World Cup match. This decision from the Department of Homeland Security allows them to enter the United States a day earlier than previous tournaments. The early entry is expected to aid in their preparation for the match. This summer marks a significant moment as the team seeks to improve their performance in the tournament.
- •Iran receives permission to enter the U.S. two days early.
- •Decision made by the Department of Homeland Security.
- •Early entry aims to improve team's match preparation.
- •This year's World Cup features stricter entry guidelines.
- 7:37 PMESPN Soccer — Iran OK to fly to Seattle 2 days prior to match
"The Iran national team can enter the United States a day earlier than they were allowed to in previous World Cup matches, the Department of Homeland Security told ABC News on Tuesday.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Serie A•Oct 19, 2026, 8:50 AMJuventus worry Conceicao will be ruled out until international break after 3-0 Lazio loss
EPL•Oct 19, 2026, 8:48 AMDavid Raya hails Arsenal’s ‘incredible’ response to Brighton setback
LaLiga•Oct 19, 2026, 8:40 AMMore refereeing controversy involving Real Madrid. Sevilla complains and Madrid attacks Tebas again
Champions League•Oct 19, 2026, 8:40 AMAC Milan join Bayern Munich and Chelsea in race for 27-year-old Barcelona defender – report
EPL•Oct 19, 2026, 8:40 AMMassive mistake at Liverpool, costs them £280k-per-week star
Champions League•Oct 19, 2026, 8:39 AMFC Bayern's trump cards for Arsenal clash