Gilberto Mora makes history as youngest starter for Mexico at World Cup
17-year-old Mexican midfielder Gilberto Mora entered the World Cup history books after starting in his team's victory against Czech Republic.
Mexican midfielder Gilberto Mora has etched his name into the history books of the World Cup, becoming the youngest player ever to start a match for the Mexican national team in the tournament. The milestone came during his side's victory over the Czech Republic.
At 17 years and 240 days old, Mora joins an elite list of teenage prodigies who have started in a World Cup, standing alongside iconic names like Pelé, Samuel Eto’o, and Norman Whiteside.
Beyond the historical significance, Mora impressed with his performance on the pitch. During his 72 minutes of play, he displayed the composure of a veteran, completing 21 of 24 passes for an 85% accuracy rate and providing two key passes that created attacking opportunities for his teammates.