Elijah Just scores two goals as New Zealand secure a 2-2 draw with Iran in a Group G match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Los Angeles area. Just delivers the decisive scoring in the game, becoming the first New Zealand player to net two goals in a World Cup match, a feat highlighted across multiple reports. New Zealand’s performance still falls short of a first-ever opening win at the tournament, as Iran twice responds to level the match.
According to the accounts, Iran’s goals come from Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebi, each bringing the score back to parity after New Zealand’s lead created by Just. Despite his brace, New Zealand settles for a draw, their fourth at the World Cup. One source also notes that New Zealand previously experienced unbeaten results at the 2010 edition, when the team recorded three draws. Just is described as a 26-year-old winger associated with Motherwell, and the scoring is portrayed as a historic milestone for the “All Whites.”
