Mexico midfielder Gilberto Mora delivered an impressive performance in the knockout victory over Ecuador in the World Cup round of 32, becoming the second-youngest player to start a World Cup knockout match at 17 years and 259 days. He also holds the record as Mexico’s youngest-ever men’s World Cup player, surpassing a 96-year-old record. Despite only having five starts for Mexico, his contributions nearly led to early scoring opportunities in the match, which Mexico won 2-0. Mora, who plays for Liga MX club Tijuana, is considered a rising star in Mexican football.
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