Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:04pm on 27 Jun 2026,Saturday Sports
Iran thanked the people of Seattle after their final FIFA World Cup group match and left a heartfelt message in the dressing room. The team wrote, "Thank you, Seattle, for your warm hospitality." The note also said, "Fair play is the soul of football," while expressing pride in the team's effort despite missing out on automatic qualification. Iran were held to a 1-1 draw by Egypt and had a late goal ruled out by VAR. The players also thanked their supporters and said they played "with honour and dignity." The message quickly drew praise for its sportsmanship and respect. (PC: X)
