Rangers midfielder Thelo Aasgaard has carved his name directly into the history books following an extraordinary individual milestone at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 24-year-old was handed his World Cup debut for Norway in their Group I clash against tournament favourites France in Boston on Friday.
While the Norwegian side ultimately succumbed to a clinical 4-1 defeat, Aasgaard provided the undisputed silver lining of the match with a moment of pure magic.
Collecting the ball on the edge of the box, the Ibrox star produced a brilliant body feint to utterly bamboozle Dayot Upamecano before planting a precise strike past Mike Maignan.
The clinical finish officially makes Aasgaard the first active Rangers player to score at a World Cup finals in 28 years.
The history feat completely shatters the multi-decade drought, with Danish icon Brian Laudrup being the last Ibrox asset to score at the tournament during his famous 1998 clash with Brazil.
Who must Rangers sell as part of the squad overhaul this summer?
Cavenagh and Rohl have major decisions to make.
Liverpool legend left completely stunned
Aasgaard’s incredible World Cup breakthrough instantly captured the attention of the wider footballing world on social media.
Taking to Instagram after the final whistle to mark his historic milestone, the Rangers ace was greeted by a wave of praise from Elite European figures.
Among the high-profile names leading the applause was former Liverpool and Norway full-back John Arne Riise.
The 2005 UEFA Champions League winner was left completely stunned by the technical quality of the strike against the French backline, leaving an enthusiastic message on the post.
“Boom! Lovely, lovely. Well done, mate! Sharp!”, Riise wrote.
What are your expectations for Ben Godfrey next season?
This is his fourth loan in less than two years…
Rangers ace Aasgaard continues to shine for Norway
The stunning goal in Boston further underlines Aasgaard’s remarkably prolific transition into the senior international setup for his country.
The creative midfielder has now racked up an astounding return of six goals across his first nine appearances for Norway.
Having signed off his domestic campaign with Rangers by scoring in consecutive Premiership fixtures, his red-hot form has translated effortlessly onto the global stage.
With Derek McInnes now watching closely from Glasgow, Aasgaard’s record-breaking exploits will undoubtedly skyrocket his confidence ahead of returning to Ibrox for pre-season training.
