Elijah Just, New Zealand and Motherwell
21 June 2026
Elijah Just has become one of New Zealand’s World Cup breakout stories after scoring twice in a 2-2 draw with Iran. The Motherwell attacker became his club’s first World Cup scorer and New Zealand’s top scorer at the finals.
Just’s rise has boosted transfer talk after a strong Scottish Premiership season, with Celtic and Rangers linked previously. Motherwell hold a club option on his deal, giving them leverage if interest grows after the Egypt match.