Iran
After their 0-0 World Cup draw with Belgium
Iran left a handwritten dressing-room note in Los Angeles calling for peace, respect and friendship after a tense Group G stalemate with Belgium. The message came amid visa limits, ticket disputes and strict travel rules affecting their campaign.
The team thanked Los Angeles and Iranian supporters before heading back to its Mexico base under restricted movement rules. Iran now face Egypt in Seattle knowing victory would send them into the knockout rounds despite off-field disruption.