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FILE-Mehdi Taremi #9 of IR Iran celebrates scoring a goal with teammates before disallowed due to offside during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between Belgium and IR Iran at Los Angeles Stadium on June 21, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Phot<\/span> <\/p>

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Iran\u2019s soccer team showed their gratitude for Los Angeles with a note in their locker room lauding the hospitality the team received from the city during the World Cup.\u00a0<\/p>

Following Iran\u2019s 0-0 draw against Belgium on Sunday at SoFi Stadium, the team stated in their message that they are leaving the city with “dignity.”\u00a0<\/p>

Based on the draw, Iran\u2019s hopes remain alive to make the knockout stages of the World Cup.<\/p>

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Iran\u2019s note to Los Angeles<\/h2>

What they’re saying:<\/p>

In Iran\u2019s note, obtained by Reuters, the\u00a0team wrote<\/u> “Thank you Los Angeles for your hospitality. We came to Los Angeles with pride, competed with honor, and leave with \u200bdignity.”<\/p>

The team in their note also expressed gratitude to Iranian \u2060supporters<\/u> who gave their “heart, voice and soul” for them during their two soccer matches and concluded the message \u200bwith a call for peace, respect, and friendship among \u200ball \u2060countries.<\/p>

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Los Angeles hosted both of Iran\u2019s Group G matches so far, with the team returning to Tijuana, Mexico between matches.\u00a0<\/p>

Reuters reported that Iran spent the World Cup based in Tijuana while traveling to the U.S. for their soccer messages due to restrictions tied to their stay in the nation. Several of Iran\u2019s tram staff and officials have been banned.\u00a0<\/p>

Iran\u2019s soccer coach Amir Ghalenoei has condemned the travel limitations enforced on their team.\u00a0<\/p>

Reuters noted that Iran, who drew 2-2 \u200bwith New Zealand in their opener at SoFi Stadium, will play their final group match \u200bagainst Egypt in Seattle.<\/p>

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