Erling Haaland arrives at the World Cup with a record of scoring in his first matches of major competitions, according to reports from BBC and Yahoo Sports. Both outlets describe how he has previously scored debut goals in top-tier tournaments and leagues, including the UEFA Champions League, the Bundesliga, and the Premier League. The articles say that Haaland continues that pattern at the World Cup by scoring in his debut appearance. The coverage is focused on the significance of the opening goal and the consistency of his impact when he first features on big stages. While the sources share the same central storyline—that Haaland makes an immediate scoring contribution on his World Cup debut—they do not add further contrasting details about timing, opponents, or broader match context in the excerpts provided. Overall, the reports present Haaland’s debut goal as part of a wider trend of early productivity in high-profile settings.