Who is Gilberto Mora? The youngest World Cup knockout starter since Pele

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Gilberto Mora, a 17-year-old Mexican midfielder, has become one of the youngest starters in a World Cup knockout stage since Pele in 1958. His rising prominence heralds new talent in international football, as Mexico competes in critical World Cup matches.

Mexico have a superstar on their hands with 17-year-old midfielder Gilberto Mora, who started against England in the World Cup round of 16. Earlier this week, Mora became the second youngest player to start a knockout game at the World Cup since 1958, when a young Pele scored in each of Brazil’s three knockout games.