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Mexico's Gilberto Mora Impresses In First World Cup Start, Could See Role Expand
- 17-year-old Gilberto "Morita" Mora became the youngest Mexican to start a World Cup match and set up a goal in Mexico’s 3–0 win over the Czech Republic.
- Mexico finished Group A with a perfect 9 points — their first-ever group sweep — fueling optimism they can go beyond their historical quarterfinal ceiling.
- Mora’s sudden rise from cameo appearances to starter gives coach Javier Aguirre a welcome selection headache and an exciting storyline heading into the knockouts.
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