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.

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said Saturday he has been told US travel restrictions on his World Cup team will finally be eased for their third group game, but blasted the treatment…

The team can now enter the U.S. a day before their matches, but they still face a ton of restrictions.

Iran's World Cup team was originally only permitted to spend 24 hours in the United States for its matches.