World Cup 2026: Elijah Just brace lights up LA as New Zealand play out entertaining draw with Iran (opens original article in a new tab)

Iran participated in the 2026 World Cup after a peace deal with the US, drawing 2-2 with New Zealand in their opener despite travel challenges. Elijah Just was the standout player in an entertaining match.

• Iran participated in the 2026 World Cup after a peace deal between the US and Iran ended a four-month war
• Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand in their World Cup opener despite travel and visa challenges
• Elijah Just was the standout player in Iran's entertaining 2-2 draw against New Zealand