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Iran leave note in dressing room thanking LA
Iran left a handwritten note in their dressing room at SoFi Stadium after their 0-0 draw with Belgium on Sunday, thanking the people of Los Angeles for their hospitality.
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Shojae Khalilzadeh
Group GAFCTractor
58
Caps
2
Goals
37
Age
May 14, 1989
183 cm
Height
Among Defenders at the 2026 World Cup
Percentile rank vs 421 players in this position.
Caps84%
Goals74%
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Caps, goals and club from official squad lists; photo, date of birth and height from FIFA. Official FIFA squad page · Squad data as of Jun 11, 2026