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US government softens stance on Iran’s World Cup team entering country ahead of showdown against Egypt
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
By Priscilla Alvarez, Kyle Feldscher, CNN
(CNN) — 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.
“For the Iranian team...
Key takeaway By Priscilla Alvarez, Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — 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.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The US government's softened stance on the Iranian national team's entry into the country has implications for El Paso residents interested in international soccer. As the team prepares to face Egypt in Seattle, El Pasoans may be watching with interest to see how the situation unfolds, given the city's own experience with international relations and cross-border interactions. The fact that Iran was initially supposed to base itself in Tucson, Arizona, but was forced to relocate to Tijuana, Mexico, highlights the complexities of hosting international events in the US-Mexico border region. El Paso's own connections to Mexico and its status as a binational community make the story of the Iranian team's challenges in the US particularly relevant to local soccer fans and those interested in international relations.
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Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? By Priscilla Alvarez, Kyle Feldscher, CNN
(CNN) — 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.
“For the Iranian team...
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