The Iranian football team participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup recently attracted everyone’s attention by leaving a “thank you” letter in Los Angeles.
The team, which based its training camp in Mexico due to recent hostilities between the United States and Iran, left a handwritten note in its locker room after the 0-0 draw against Belgium in Group G play on Sunday.
The Football Federation of Iran (FFIRI) later shared images of the letter, which contained a message of “peace, respect and friendship.”
The team expressed their gratitude for the hospitality shown to them at Los Angeles Stadium: “Thank you, Los Angeles, for your hospitality.”
The letter further stated: “From ancient Persia thousands of years ago to today’s civilized Iran, the spirit of Iran remains alive and unwavering. »
The team added that they came to Los Angeles with pride, competed with honor and left with dignity.
The Iranian football team also thanked the Iranian diaspora living in the United States for their continued support throughout the matches.
Due to tensions between the two countries, the Iranian team has set up camp in Tijuana, Mexico and is allowed to travel to the United States only for its match and is expected to cross US borders the same day.
Earlier, Iranian head coach Amir Ghalenoei described this team as “the most oppressed in the World Cup” due to constant travel.
