The Japanese national team is being celebrated today for the way they accepted defeat and World Cup elimination at the hands of Belgium last night.

The team, which included Leicester City attacker Shinji Okazaki, were in tears on Monday night after they lost to Belgium 3-2 in the 94th minute of the knock-out game.

But despite their understandable heartbreak, the players found the time to clear up after themselves and write a thank you card in Russian.

A picture shared by a FIFA employee showed their spotless post-match dressing room.

“This is the Japanese dressing room after losing to Belgium in the 94' minute,” she wrote.

“Thanked their fans in the stadium, cleaned up everything (bench and dressing room) and spoke to media. Even left note with 'thank you' in Russian.

“What an example for all teams!! Privilege to work with!”

This is how Japan national team left the dressing room after losing to Belgium, with a note saying 'Thank You' in Russian. The Japanese fans also cleaned up the stadium in the end.
How classy is that? I have no words! #respectpic.twitter.com/gsspMjIBwM — Gentiana Ibra (@GentianaIbra) July 3, 2018