Mexico's Gilberto Mora, 17, becomes second-youngest in WC knockout history after Pelé
Seventeen-year-old Gilberto Mora made history by becoming the second-youngest player ever to start a World Cup knockout match, a record previously held only by Pelé. Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 to advance to the Round of 16, ending a 40-year drought in World Cup knockout stage wins. Quiñones and Jiménez scored the goals that sealed the dominant victory. The result marks a landmark moment for Mexican football, with Mora's performance drawing widespread attention.
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