Iran's World Cup team given 24-hour entry and exit deadline for US-hosted matches
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Samuel Meade
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Summary
Iran's national football team has been given a strict 24-hour timeline to enter and leave the USA for their three World Cup matches, according to Iran's ambassador to Mexico. The restrictions stem from ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States related to conflicts in the Middle East. The team must complete all match-related activities within a single day for each game.
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· 3 pulledIran's World Cup squad has been told they have to enter and leave America on the same day when they play their matches, claims the country's ambassador to Mexico.
Tensions between the two countries remain following the conflict in the Middle East and there have been concerns for months leading into the tournament.
And now a strict timeline has been imposed on the team ahead of their group matches
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