Gilberto Mora becomes youngest Mexico starter in World Cup history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 12:29 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Gilberto Mora started for Mexico in their final group-stage match of the World Cup against South Korea on June 25, 2026. At 17 years and 253 days old, he set the record as Mexico’s youngest-ever starter in a World Cup match, surpassing previous records held since 1954. Mora’s debut comes after Mexico secured qualification for the next round. His achievement also marks him as the youngest player to start a World Cup match since Nigeria's Femi Opabunmi in 2002. This historic moment highlights Mora's potential for a bright future within the national team.
- •Mora starts against South Korea on June 25, 2026.
- •He is 17 years and 253 days old.
- •Mora surpasses record set since 1954.
- •Mexico has already qualified for the next round.
- •Mora is the youngest player to start a World Cup match since 2002.
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — 💎The Mexican gem! Mora makes history with his Mexico start
"With qualification for the next round already secured after defeating South Korea, Mexico’s coaching staff shuffled the deck for their final group-stage clash. Gilberto Mora will take the field as a...
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