Gilberto Mora set to break World Cup record for Mexico
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 4:43 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Gilberto Mora, a 16-year-old striker from Mexico, signed a three-year contract extension with Club Tijuana. He is positioned to become the youngest player to represent Mexico in a World Cup at 17 years and 239 days. Mora has already made history as Liga MX's youngest goal scorer and was part of the team winning an international trophy at 16. He expressed his pride in representing Mexico, emphasizing his focus on preparing for the World Cup.
- •Mora will play in the World Cup this year.
- •He will surpass Manuel Rosas' 95-year-old record for Mexico.
- •Mora signed a contract extension with Club Tijuana on June 10.
- •He is the youngest goal scorer in Liga MX history.
- •Major European clubs are interested in Mora.
- 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Gilberto Mora? Mexico’s teenage star poised to break a 95-year World Cup record
"Mexico teen Gilberto Mora could make World Cup history after signing a new deal with Club Tijuana. Here’s what to know.
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