Gilberto Mora scripts history, becomes youngest to play in WC knockouts since Pelé

Teen sensation Gilberto Mora, astatine 17, became the second-youngest subordinate to commencement a World Cup knockout match, a feat lone Pelé achieved. Mexico triumphed 2-0 implicit Ecuador, ending a 40-year hold for a knockout victory. Goals from Quiñones and Jiménez secured their Round of 16 spot, marking a historical infinitesimal for Mexican shot aft a ascendant performance.