In the World Cup’s pressure cooker environment, making a swift start is crucial. With opportunities limited and points at a premium in the group stage, taking an early lead can prove decisive to progression. During the knockout phase, establishing a quick advantage might be the difference between glory and elimination. Many at past tournaments have taken the notion of making a fast start to new levels. In fact, a plethora of names—both glitzy and obscure—have delivered a vital strike for their country before the clock even strikes one minute. Here are the fastest goalscorers in World Cup history. The Fastest Goals in World Cup History Türkiye’s Hakan Şükür scored the quickest goal in World Cup history.…