Gilberto Mora named youngest player at World Cup 2026
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 6:10 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Gilberto Mora of Mexico, at 17 years and 240 days old, is the youngest player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He plays as an attacking midfielder for Club Tijuana and made headlines for his performances during the 2025 Gold Cup, where he helped Mexico secure victory. Mora, who is expected to start in the tournament opener against South Africa on June 11, has caught the attention of top European clubs. He debuted in Liga MX shortly after turning 15, breaking several records along the way. The tournament marks a major career milestone for the young talent.
- •Mora to represent Mexico at the World Cup starting June 11.
- •Became youngest player to win a senior international tournament in 2025.
- •Previously recognized as the youngest goal-scorer in Liga MX history.
- •Top clubs including Real Madrid and Barcelona are interested in Mora.
- •Mexico opens World Cup campaign against South Africa at Estadio Azteca.
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Youngest players in the World Cup: Meet Gilberto Mora, Lamine Yamal leading soccer's youth movement.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Who is Mexico's Gilberto Mora? Meet youngest player at the 2026 World Cup poised to become international star
- 1:45 PMYahoo Sports — Who is the youngest player at World Cup 2026?
"Gilberto Mora enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the tournament's youngest player, while Lamine Yamal leads a new generation of rising stars. Here's a look at the youngest players set to take soccer's biggest stage.
"At 17, Gilberto Mora is the youngest player at the 2026 World Cup. See why the Mexican star is turning heads.
"Here's the rundown on Mora, who is set for quite the international career with El Tri.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 6:10 PMYoungest players in the World Cup: Meet Gilberto Mora, Lamine Yamal leading soccer's youth movement.
Gilberto Mora enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the tournament's youngest player, while Lamine Yamal leads a new generation of rising stars. Here's a look at the youngest players set to take soccer's biggest stage.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 7:00 AMWho is Mexico's Gilberto Mora? Meet youngest player at the 2026 World Cup poised to become international star
Here's the rundown on Mora, who is set for quite the international career with El Tri.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 1:45 PMWho is the youngest player at World Cup 2026?
At 17, Gilberto Mora is the youngest player at the 2026 World Cup. See why the Mexican star is turning heads.
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