Mexico teen Gilberto Mora starts in World Cup match
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Gilberto Mora, the 17-year-old phenom from Mexico, was in the starting XI for Mexico when it took on Ecuador in the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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The match was delayed for an hour because of rain and lightning at Estadio Azteca, but it did start at 8 p.m. MT/9 p.m. CT.
Mora is the youngest Mexican to play at a World Cup and now the youngest to start two games.
Gilberto Mora makes first start in 2026 World Cup
Gilberto Mora got his second consecutive start at the 2026 FIFA World Cup when he was named to the starting XI against Ecuador.
Earlier in this World Cup, he became the youngest Mexican ever to play in a World Cup game at 17 years and 240 days old, as a second-half substitute against South Africa. The previous record was held by Manuel "Chaquetas" Rosas in 1930, when he played at 18.
Gilberto Mora Mexican soccer player
The 17-year-old Mora came up through Tijuana's system as an attacking midfielder and joined their senior club in 2024. He has made 50 appearances and scored eight goals for the Xolos.
He began playing for Mexican age-group national teams in 2022 with the U15s. He made his senior club debut in a friendly in January 2025, making him, at 16, the youngest player in national team history. His first meaningful matches came in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
He is the son of former professional player Gilberto Mora, who is now the U17 and academy coach for Tijuana.
Gilberto Mora number
Gilberto Mora wears the No. 19 for the Mexican national team. He wears the No. 10 for his club team, Tijuana.
Where is Gilberto Mora from?
Mora was born in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, a city in Chiapas, basically on the opposite side of the country from Tijuana.
Gilberto Mora age
Mora was born on Oct. 14, 2008, making him 17 years, 259 days for the Ecuador game.
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Mexico teen Gilberto Mora starts in World Cup match