Is 17-year-old Gilberto Mora starting for Mexico against England?

Gilberto Mora earned his second consecutive start in the knockout rounds when he was selected to the Starting XI against England in the World Cup round of 16.

The 17-year-old Mora previously started against Ecuador in the Round of 32 and in the final group game against Czechia when he made history as Mexico’s youngest World Cup starter In the first game of the tournament against South Africa he came off the bench and at that time was Mexico’s youngest player to enter a World Cup match.

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Gilberto Mora starts against England

Gilberto Mora got his third consecutive start at the 2026 FIFA World Cup when he was named to the starting XI against England.

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 set by Manuel "Chaquetas" Rosas in 1930, when he was 18.

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Gilberto Mora subs out in 60th minute

Gilberto Mora subbed out in the 60th minute for Érik Lira. At that time Mexico trailed 3-1. He didn’t record a goal or assist as his chances to impact the match were limited.

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.

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