YOGYAKARTA - The youngest player of the 2026 World Cup is one of the most interesting topics ahead of the major tournament to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Many thought Lamine Yamal would be the youngest player at the 2026 World Cup. The Barcelona wonderkid, born on July 13, 2007, is indeed at the peak of his performance. However, it turns out there is a player younger than Yamal.
So, who is the youngest player to compete in the 2026 World Cup? Check out the complete information below.
The youngest player of the 2026 World Cup.The youngest player of the 2026 World Cup is Gilberto Mora, a talented attacking midfielder from Mexico. Mora was born on October 14, 2008, so he was only 17 years old when the tournament rolled around.
Gilberto Mora is from Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico. He currently plays for Club Tijuana and has been officially called up by coach Javier Aguirre to the Mexico national team squad for the 2026 World Cup.
In the opening match of Mexico against South Africa at the Azteca Stadium, Mexico City, on June 11, 2026, Mora will be 17 years and 240 days old. This achievement is very special considering his very young age.
Mora made his debut with the Mexican senior team on June 29, 2025. To date, he has collected 7 caps with El Tricolor.
For information, the current record is held by Manuel Rosas, who played in the 1930 World Cup in Uruguay at the age of 18 years 88 days.
If Javier Aguirre deploys Mora in the opening match, then Gilberto Mora will officially become the youngest player in the history of the Mexican national team to appear in the World Cup.
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