Gilberto Mora Becomes the Youngest to Start in a World Cup for Mexico at Age 17
- On Wednesday, 17-year-old Gilberto Mora became the youngest player to start a men's World Cup match for Mexico during the Group A encounter against the Czech Republic.
- With first place in Group A already secured, manager Javier Aguirre rotated his squad and granted the teenager his first start of the tournament.
- Ranking sixth-youngest in tournament history at 17 years and 253 days, Mora surpassed Cameroon's Rigobert Song, who started a World Cup match at 17 years and 354 days.
- Manager Aguirre introduced Mateo Chavez and Striker Guillermo Martinez to the starting lineup alongside Mora, while veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa remained on the bench.
- Mexico continues its FIFA World Cup campaign positioned to face Scotland in the Round of 32 following the conclusion of group play.
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Mexico teenager Gilberto Mora impresses in first World Cup start and could see role expand
Mexico teenager Gilberto Mora provided the key pass that led to Mexico's second goal in a 3-0 win over the Czech Republic. It was the type of spark Mexico coach Javier Aguirre was looking for from an offense that had…
Gilberto Mora has written his name in World Cup history, after becoming the youngest player to ever start a World Cup match with the Mexico jersey. The Mexican talent reached this moment at the age of 17 years and 253 days, immediately entering the list of the youngest names to have started a match on the biggest stage of football. However, in the historical ranking of the World Cup, Mora is ranked sixth, on a list where some very interesting na…
Mora reflects on the achievement of reaching the qualifiers undefeated and his role within the national team. As the youngest player on the Mexican squad, Mora takes each step of the way through the team's successes in this World Cup and is convinced that Mexico can be champions.
Gilberto Mora, an 18-year-old player, continues to marvel at the Mexican team. On this occasion he generated a tremendous pass that ended with the goal of Quiñones.
Mexico start Mora as Czech Republic bench Schick for Group A finale
Mexico made four changes for their final Group A match against the Czech Republic on Wednesday, handing teenager Gilberto Mora a start while veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa remained on the bench. The Czechs omitted striker Patrik Schick.
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