US eases World Cup restrictions on Iran after FIFA complaint
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The US has eased travel restrictions on Iran's national football team at the 2026 World Cup after Tehran protested what it called unequal treatment.
Iran's delegation will leave its base camp in Tijuana, Mexico on Wednesday and travel to Seattle ahead of Friday's Group C match against Egypt, according to the Iranian Football Federation.
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