Elijah Just scores twice for New Zealand in World Cup draw with Iran
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 3:09 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Elijah Just scored two goals for New Zealand in a 2-2 World Cup draw against Iran on June 16, 2026, marking a significant milestone. Just became the first Motherwell player to score in a World Cup and is recognized as New Zealand's top scorer at a finals event. His performance follows a standout season in the Scottish Premiership where he was named in the PFA Scotland team of the season. No official comment about his transfer situation has been made as speculation grows after this match.
- •Just scores twice in a World Cup draw against Iran.
- •He becomes Motherwell's first player to score at a World Cup.
- •Just was previously a standout in the Scottish Premiership.
- •Celtic and Rangers show interest in acquiring Just.
- •New Zealand's next match will impact their chances in the tournament.
- 3:09 PMYahoo Sports — Just's rise from Austrian second tier to World Cup breakout star
- 3:09 PMBBC Sport — Just's rise from Austrian second tier to World Cup breakout star
"BBC Scotland charts a rapid rise that has taken the Motherwell attacking midfielder from second-division football to the game's grandest stage.
"BBC Scotland charts a rapid rise that has taken the Motherwell attacking midfielder from second-division football to the game's grandest stage.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 3:09 PMJust's rise from Austrian second tier to World Cup breakout star
BBC Scotland charts a rapid rise that has taken the Motherwell attacking midfielder from second-division football to the game's grandest stage.
- BBC SportJun 16, 2026, 3:09 PMJust's rise from Austrian second tier to World Cup breakout star
BBC Scotland charts a rapid rise that has taken the Motherwell attacking midfielder from second-division football to the game's grandest stage.
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