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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security eases travel restrictions for the Iranian soccer team, allowing them

Iran at the FIFA World Cup — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security eases travel restrictions for the Iranian soccer team, allowing them to arrive in Seattle, Washington two days before their match at Lumen

Published June 23, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Iran at the FIFA World Cup.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security eases travel restrictions for the Iranian soccer team, allowing them to arrive in Seattle, Washington two days before their match at Lumen Field against Egypt. [https://apnews.com/article/iran-world-cup-travel-20af86f0da8c29dd088ecdf4d2313b2e (AP)] [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7389598/2026/06/24/irans-travel-restrictions-united-states-world-cup/ ( The Athletic via The New York Times )] [https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/23/trump-dhs-travel-restrictions-iran-world-cup-seattle-00972393 ( Politico )]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-06-23).