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Mora Makes History as Mexico's Youngest Starter

Mexican teenager Gilberto Mora will make history by becoming the second-youngest player ever to start in a World Cup knockout match when Mexico faces Ecuador.

At just 17 years and 259 days old, Mora will trail only Brazil legend Pelé, who was 17 years and 239 days when he set the record. The youngster has already made history as both Mexico's youngest World Cup starter and substitute in this tournament. livefromquarantine.club

Mexica advanced to the round of 32 as Group A winners after securing a perfect 3-0 record without conceding a goal, becoming only the sixth team in World Cup history to achieve this feat. As the second host nation to accomplish this since Italy in 1990, Mexico now aims to reach the quarterfinals to match their best World Cup performances in 1970 and 1986.