Mexico City, June 25 -- Mexico's Gilberto Mora etched his name into the FIFA World Cup record books after becoming the youngest player ever to start a men's World Cup match for his country during Mexico's Group A encounter against Czechia at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Mora achieved the milestone at the age of 17 years and 253 days when he was named in Mexico's starting lineup against Czechia. The teenager also entered the list of the youngest players to start a men's FIFA World Cup match, ranking sixth overall in the tournament's history, as per Opta Analyst.

Norman Whiteside remains the youngest player to start a World Cup match, having done so at 17 years and 41 days. Nigeria's Femi Opabunmi is second on the list at 17 years and 101 day...