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Iran soccer team thanks LA for hospitality after World Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:09 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Iran soccer team thanks LA for hospitality after World Cup match
Summary

Following their World Cup match against Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium on June 21, the Iranian men's soccer team left a note in the locker room expressing gratitude for the city's hospitality. The message, which included a call for peace and referenced a tragic missile attack in Iran, emphasized pride and dignity. The note was shared by the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) and highlighted the team's challenges during the tournament, including restrictions on travel and personnel. The U.S. has since allowed the team additional time to prepare for their next match, slated for June 23.

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  • •Iran played Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium on June 21.
  • •The team left a message thanking LA for hospitality.
  • •The note referenced a missile attack in Iran that killed schoolchildren.
  • •Iran's coach criticized travel restrictions faced by the team.
  • •The U.S. granted the team an extra day in the country for preparation.
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"May peace, respect, and friendship prevail among all nations," the team's message concluded.

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