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Teen Sensation Mora Eyes World Cup Stardom
29 Apr
Summary
- Gilberto Mora, 17, may become Mexico's youngest World Cup player.
- He recently returned to play after a two-month groin injury.
- Mora previously set records as youngest scorer and debutant.
Seventeen-year-old midfielder Gilberto Mora has been named in Mexico's provisional World Cup squad by coach Javier Aguirre, positioning him to potentially become the youngest Mexican player in the tournament's history. Mora's inclusion comes after recovering from a two-month groin injury that had sidelined him, but he has declared himself fully fit and ready.
Mora's potential World Cup debut would place him among the youngest players globally to achieve this milestone, a list that includes legends like Pelé. He has already amassed significant individual records, including being the youngest to start and score in the Mexican first division at 15 and the youngest to debut for Mexico at 16.
Mexico's World Cup campaign is set to begin on June 11 against South Africa. Mora could also feature in a warm-up match against Ghana on May 22. The squad initially comprises players from Mexico's domestic Liga MX, with European-based players joining later in May.
