Mora was born on Oct. 14, 2004. He will not turn 18 until long after the 2026 World Cup is over. After becoming the youngest player to make his international debut at the CONCACAF Gold Cup last summer, he is now the youngest player in the entire 2026 World Cup.
Youngest World Cup debuts
When Mora made his World Cup debut against South Africa, he became one of eight players to play in a World Cup match before their 18th birthday. No player has made their World Cup tournament debut at 16 years old.
Northern Ireland's Norman Whiteside remains the youngest player to appear in the World Cup. He competed at 17 years and 41 days old at the 1982 World Cup.
How old was Messi in his first World Cup?
Lionel Messi made his World Cup debut in 2006 when he was 18 years old. On June 16, 2006, he and the Argentina squad faced Serbia and Montenegro. Messi came off the bench with his first World Cup goal and assist in a 6-0 win.
How old was Ronaldo in his first World Cup?
Cristiano Ronaldo was 21 years old when he made his World Cup debut in 2006. He made his debut for Portugal on June 11, 2006, against Angola. Over six appearances in his debut World Cup run, Ronaldo scored one goal for Portugal, which finished fourth in the tournament.
