The US Department of Homeland Security says it had always intended on easing restrictions on the Iranian team after ensuring that safety protocols were up to order.

The Iranian team has been subject to intense rules from the Department of Homeland Security since before the World Cup began.

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.