Overview
- Mora entered Mexico’s opening match against South Africa in the 65th minute and helped preserve a 2-0 win at the Estadio Azteca, where the home crowd gave him a loud reception.
- By appearing on June 12, 2026, he broke a 96-year-old Mexican World Cup age record held by Manuel Rosas and became the sixth-youngest player in tournament history.
- Statistical outlets noted Mora is the first player born after the 2006 World Cup final to play in this tournament, underlining his generational significance for international football.
- A product of Club Tijuana who debuted in Liga MX before turning 16, Mora has over 50 senior appearances and earlier made his senior Mexico debut at the 2025 Gold Cup.
- Single-source reports claim he signed a three-year deal with Tijuana that includes a release clause and a number 10 shirt but those contract details remain unconfirmed by other outlets.