Dallas, United States, June 16, 2026 (AFP) - Elijah Just: 'skinny kid' lights up World Cup, makes New Zealand history

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2026-06-16

He has been repeatedly written off as too small and skinny, but Elijah Just has now emerged as a World Cup star after his two clinical goals made New Zealand football history. The 26-year-old combined to deadly effect with striker Chris Wood in Monday's lively 2-2 draw with Iran in Los Angeles. Just gave New Zealand -- who came into the tournament as the lowest-ranked team -- a surprise lead after seven minutes. Skipper and Nottingham Forest forw......

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