Just shines but Egypt end New Zealand's unbeaten World Cup record

Egypt 3–1, and now it's win or go home

New Zealand fell 3–1 to Egypt in their second Group G match on Monday, leaving the knockout rounds hanging on one result: beat Belgium later this week (1) (4). Mohamed Salah scored and Egypt claimed their first-ever World Cup victory (1). Your team can still go through. The math is simple now.

Just on a different level

Elijah Just was the story for New Zealand, even in defeat. The New Zealand Herald called him "a real pest for the Egyptians on both attack and defence" and praised his movement, his first-half chances, and his defensive work rate (4). He backed up his heroics against Iran with a performance that had people talking.

Motherwell know he's gone

Just's World Cup is drawing eyes. Motherwell are resigned to losing the winger this summer, with Celtic and Rangers both interested (4). After two performances like these, the price is only going one way.

Fan-reaktioner

The mood online after the Egypt loss is a strange mix of frustration and absurdity. A clip of Ben Old's ripped shorts and bloody kit after a non-call against Egypt is doing the rounds, with Old himself quoted saying he "fell down on my ballsack and ripped my shorts and underwear." Read the full thread here.