Gavi becomes youngest player in FIFA World Cup knockout since Pele for Spain vs Morocco in Round of 16

Gavi is 18 years 123 days old today, while Pele was 17 years 239 days when he took the field against for Brazil against Wales in the 1958 quarterfinal.

Morocco’s Sofiane Boufal in action against Spain’s Gavi. | Photo Credit: Abbie Parr

Spain’s Gavi became the youngest player in a FIFA World Cup knockout game since Pele during his side’s round of 16 clash against Morocco on Tuesday.

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Gavi is 18 years 123 days old today, while Pele was 17 years 239 days when he took the field against for Brazil against Wales in the 1958 quarterfinal.

Earlier, the Barcelona midfielder became the third youngest goal scorer in a FIFA World Cup game, when he found the net against Costa Rica in Spain’s opening game in Qatar 2022.

Last year, Gavi became the youngest ever to represent Spain when he started in the UEFA Nations League semifinal against Italy at 17 years and 62 days. He then broke the record of Angel Zubieta (17y 284days).

When and where to watch MOROCCO vs SPAIN

When will the Morocco vs Spain Round of 16 match kick-off?

The Morocco vs Spain Round of 16 match will kick-off at 8:30 pm IST, December 6.

Where will the Morocco vs Spain Round of 16 match kick-off?

The Morocco vs Spain Round of 16 match will kick-off at Stadium 974.

Where can you watch the Morocco vs Spain Round of 16 match in India?

The Morocco vs Spain Round of 16 match will be telecasted live on Sports18 and Sports18 HD. On Android and well as iOS, the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be live streamed on JioCinema.

Where can you watch the Morocco vs Spain Round of 16 match outside India?

Argentina – Live Stream: Telemundo

United States – TV: FOX, Telemundo; Live Stream: fuboTV, Fox Sports app, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo

Canada – TV: CTV, TSN; Live Stream: fuboTV, TSN app

United Kingdom – TV: BBC One; Live Stream: BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Website

Australia – TV: SBS; Live Stream: SBS On Demand

New Zealand – TV: Sky Sports; Live Stream: Sky Sport

Malaysia – TV: RTM, Astro; Live Stream: Astro Go

Singapore – TV: Mediacorp Channel 5; Live Stream: StarHub TV+, IPTV, Singtel TV

Hong Kong – TV: BeIN Sports, ITV; Live Stream: Now TV, ViuTV

Nigeria – SuperSport and Showmax Pro.

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