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Family travels 6,500 miles to watch Callan Elliot's World Cup appearance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 5:14 AM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Family travels 6,500 miles to watch Callan Elliot's World Cup appearance

Summary

Callan Elliot's family journeyed 6,500 miles from Annan, Scotland, to see him play for New Zealand at the World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Elliot made a late substitution appearance in their opening match against Iran, which ended in a 2-2 draw. Despite playing only 13 minutes, his father expressed pride and satisfaction in their trip, emphasizing the unforgettable experience at SoFi Stadium. Elliot, 26, hopes for more playing time in upcoming matches as the All Whites aim to make a deeper run in the tournament.

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•Callan Elliot played 13 minutes as a substitute against Iran.
•New Zealand drew 2-2 with Iran in their World Cup opener.
•Elliot's family traveled 6,500 miles to attend the match.
•His father noted the unforgettable nature of the World Cup experience.
•Elliot aims to secure a more prominent role in future matches.

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