In the note, the players wrote that they come from a country that has "placed honor above victory" for thousands of years. They also described football as "a test of character" and said, "Fair Play is not just a line in football's rules; it is the soul of the game."
Iranian football team players left behind a strong and emotional handwritten note in their dressing room after their 1-1 draw against Egypt in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The emotional note after the match in Seattle, where Iran completed their Group G campaign is going viral on social media.
The message reflected the team's values of respect, fairness and national pride rather than focusing only on the result. In the note, the players wrote that they come from a country that has "placed honor above victory" for thousands of years. They also described football as "a test of character" and said, "Fair Play is not just a line in football's rules; it is the soul of the game."
They also thanked the city of Seattle for its hospitality and expressed gratitude to Iranian supporters for standing by the team throughout the tournament. The message ended with, "IRAN, Always standing tall!"
Iran's Handwritten Message
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