Motherwell's Elijah Just scored twice for New Zealand in the World Cup, making history for the club.

What happened?

Elijah Just became the first Motherwell player to score in the World Cup, volleying home from inside the box. He was set up by Chris Wood in the 2-2 draw with Iran.

Why it matters for Motherwell

Just's goalscoring heroics come as Motherwell sits 4th in Premiership with 54 points, having recently beaten Hibernian 1-0 on 2026-05-16. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 4th in Premiership | | Points | 54 | | Recent form | WLDLW |

What comes next?

Motherwell will look to build on their recent success, with Just's World Cup performance a boost to the team's morale. And with their current form, they will aim to secure a strong finish in the Premiership. But for now, Just's achievement is a historic moment for Motherwell and New Zealand. So the focus will be on the upcoming matches, with Motherwell facing tough competition in the Premiership.