Who is Elijah Just, the player of Chinese descent who scored for New Zealand at the 2026 World Cup?


New Zealand forward Elijah just opened the scoring for his side in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Iran in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

He just connected with striker Chris Wood in the penalty area before hitting a volley high into the goal to give his side the lead.

Just, 26, has Chinese ancestry through his mother, while his father is German.

Published on June 16, 2026



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