The Iranian soccer team left a handwritten note thanking the people of Los Angeles, which hosted their first two games of the World Cup, after the team secured a 0-0 draw against the strongest team in their group, Belgium, despite complaints about being treated poorly and their complex travel arrangements in the U.S.
Iran's Ramin Rezaeian hugs goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand after the World Cup Group G match between Belgium and Iran in Inglewood, California.
Amid several off-field controversies, Iran took a step towards advancing to the second round of the competition after a “Player of the Match” performance by the goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand helped them secure a 0-0 draw.
Iran is now second in Group G with two draws so far, with one game left against the table toppers, Egypt.
So far, Iran has played two of its group games at the Los Angeles Stadium, and its next match will take place in Seattle.
