Iran’s men’s national football team leaves handwritten messages behind in dressing rooms after World Cup 2026 matches played in the United States. After a 0-0 draw against Belgium at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, multiple outlets report the players write a note thanking Los Angeles and its fans for their hospitality and support. Some versions describe the message as emphasizing “peace, respect, and friendship” and “honor” as the team’s values, and several also include the sentiment that the team “came with pride” and “leave with dignity.” One report also notes the note’s references to the Minab tragedy, using hashtags #Minab and #168, tied to victims of an incident in Iran amid an Iran–U.S.–Israel conflict.
Later, Iran’s campaign continues to a final Group G match in the U.S., with the team’s group stage ending after June 26. Sources say Iran also leaves a handwritten note after their 1-1 draw against Egypt in Seattle, again thanking the city and fans and focusing on fair play and character. Yahoo Sports additionally reports travel complications for the team while in the United States, including entry timing relative to kick-off for some matches.
