Iran’s national team left a note in their locker room following their first two World Cup matches.
As the United States and Iran continue a tense navigation of the Memorandum of Understanding, the Iranian national team has made its stance crystal clear. Following their Sunday game against Belgium, which ended in a 0-0 draw, the team wrote a short note urging “peace” before leaving.
Look:
Iran left a message in their Los Angeles Stadium locker room thanking LA for its hospitality during the World Cup and saying they are leaving with dignity after a 0-0 draw with Belgium kept alive their hopes of reaching the knockout stages. pic.twitter.com/lrzFuXsKTX
— Jana Choukeir (@ChoukeirJ) June 22, 2026
“From the ancient Persia of thousands of years ago to the civilized Iran of today, the spirit of Iran remains alive and steadfast. We came to Los Angeles with pride, competed with honor, and leave with dignity. Thank you, Los Angeles, for your hospitality. And thank you to every Iranian who gave their heart, voice, and soul for Iran throughout these 180 minutes. May peace, respect, and friendship prevail among all nations,” the team wrote.
The hashtags “768” and “Minab” were also used, likely referring to the strike that hit the Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab, Iran, on the very first day of Operation Epic Fury, which left at least 120 students dead.
X users reacted:
Normalize this for at least the international sports- World Cups, Olympics, etc. https://t.co/wANiMOBNFW
— Tommy Fitterer (@TFitterer16) June 22, 2026
Very nice. I can only speak for myself, but I have zero against the Iranian football team. The political situation has nothing to do with them (or me for that matter). https://t.co/rferRVlpRB
— Mr Perfect (@perfecthennig) June 22, 2026
Having to fly out of the country after every game…. My goodness good luck to them. https://t.co/5WgSTDMTvE
— Thick Saban
(@RaveenTheDream) June 22, 2026
Don’t be fooled by these calculated locker room notes and PR stunts. These same players bow and pay homage to a murderous regime at home, only to put on a mask of “peace and friendship” abroad to gaslight the world. The Iranian people see right through this hypocrisy. pic.twitter.com/FUrbVawnW7
— Ella
(@EllaDghn) June 22, 2026
Did they leave a note for Rashid Mazaheri? Oh yeah they dont talk about him, they are too busy complaining about the US
— Lea Santilli (@lea_santilli) June 22, 2026
Regime propaganda doing overtime right now
— pistachio (@dacquoise_01) June 22, 2026
That’s actually pretty classy of them. Even when things feel unfair, choosing to say thanks says a lot about their character. Respect.
— Vector (@PrasVector) June 22, 2026
