Seattle, June 27 -- Iran's national football team left a note in the Seattle locker room on fair play and sportsmanship following their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G fixture against Egypt, which ended in a 1-1 draw and confirmed Egypt's historic qualification to the knockout stage.

Following the match, Iran's team shared a reflective statement via an image posted by Tasnim News Agency on X, emphasising honour, character and respect beyond results.

"We come from Iran... A land that, for thousands of years, has valued honor above victory. For us, football is more than a competition for results; it is a test of character. Perhaps points can be won in many ways, but respect cannot. Perhaps a team can advance from a group, but only through fai...