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Iran national soccer team leaves locker room message for peace

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 8:01 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Iran national soccer team leaves locker room message for peace

Summary

The Iranian national team issued a message for peace in their World Cup locker room after their two Group G matches. Following a scoreless draw with Belgium on June 21, the team expressed pride and dignity, thanking Los Angeles for its hospitality. The note also referenced the tragic events surrounding the Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School. Iran, having played its matches while based outside the U.S., will next face Egypt on June 26 in Seattle. Coach Amir Ghalenoei earlier criticized the travel restrictions affecting the team's recovery time between matches.

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By the Numbers

•Iran played Belgium on June 21, ending in a scoreless draw.
•The locker room message emphasized pride and a call for peace.
•The team faced travel restrictions between matches, lodging in Mexico.
•Next match is against Egypt on June 26 in Seattle.
•Ghalenoei criticized the travel limitations impacting recovery.

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The Iranian national team left a message calling for peace in its World Cup locker room following its first two matches of the tournament.
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