Erling Haaland Scores on World Cup Debut
Short overview
Erling Haaland scored on his World Cup debut for Norway. The striker found the net in his first match at the tournament.
Erling Haaland scored on his World Cup debut for Norway, finding the net in his first appearance at the tournament.
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