Gilberto Mora becomes the youngest to start in a World Cup for Mexico at age 17
- Posted on June 25, 2026
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Gilberto Mora becomes the youngest to start in a World Cup for Mexico at age 17
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Gilberto Mora became the youngest player to start in a World Cup for Mexico when the 17-year-old sensation took the field against the Czech Republic on Wednesday night. Mora is the youngest competitor in this World Cup. The midfielder became the eighth 17-year-old to play in the tournament when he entered as a substitute during Mexico's 2-0 win over South Africa on June 11. Pelé was the first World Cup player under age 18 when...
