The Egyptian squad had intended to fly their key players straight to Seattle for the next match

Egypt's national team was forced to alter its travel plans ahead of a decisive World Cup clash with Iran after local security officials denied the...

Egypt's team will return to their training base in Spokane, about 450km east of Seattle, after rejected flight.

The Egyptian squad had intended to fly their key players straight to Seattle for the next match

Pharaohs' request blocked on security grounds as they look to seal top spot in Group G

The US DHS eased entry rules for Iran's World Cup team, allowing arrival two days before their June 26 Seattle match against Egypt instead of just 24 hours.

The United States will allow Iran's World Cup team to arrive in Seattle two days before its decisive Group G match against Egypt after earlier travel restrictions.

The DHS confirmed Iran's national soccer team can enter the US two days before their June 26 World Cup match in Seattle, easing prior entry restrictions.

Iran have been granted permission to enter the United States two days before their final FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match against Egypt,

SEATTLE, June 24 : Egypt and Iran both go into their final group game on Friday with good chances of progress, but geopolitical tensions between Iran and co-hosts the United…