Iran leave message in LA locker room after Belgium draw
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- Iran thanked Los Angeles for its hospitality in a locker-room message after a 0–0 draw with Belgium.
- The result kept Iran's hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage alive.
Iran's national team left a heartfelt message in their Los Angeles Stadium locker room after their World Cup clash with Belgium, thanking the city for its hospitality and expressing pride in their tournament journey.
The message, discovered after Iran's 0–0 draw with Belgium, read: "Thank you Los Angeles for your hospitality. We leave with dignity."
Iran earned a valuable point against Belgium, with the goalless draw preserving the team's chances of advancing to the knockout rounds from Group G.
The result capped Iran's stay in Los Angeles, which hosted both of the team's group-stage matches so far in the tournament.
Unlike most participating nations, Iran have not been based in the United States during the competition. The team has operated from Tijuana, Mexico, traveling across the border for matches before returning to its base after games.
The arrangement comes amid restrictions surrounding the delegation's stay in the United States, with several Iranian team staff members and officials reportedly barred from entering the country.
With knockout qualification still within reach, Iran will now shift its attention to the final stages of the group campaign.
The locker-room note quickly gained attention on social media, with many fans praising the team's gesture and its message of gratitude despite the challenges faced throughout its World Cup journey.
