Mexico’s Gilberto Mora, age 17, became the youngest player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being named to the national squad. Mora had previously set goalscoring records in Mexico’s Liga MX before earning his World Cup selection.
His inclusion in the tournament roster broke the age record for participants at this year’s competition. Mora’s rise through Mexican club football drew attention from scouts across Europe and the Americas.
Coaches cited his scoring ability and maturity as factors in his selection despite his youth. He entered the tournament as one of Mexico’s most promising attacking talents.
The teenager’s World Cup debut placed him among an elite group of players who have competed on football’s biggest stage before turning 18. His Liga MX records had already established him as a generational prospect in Mexican football.
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