Overview

• Mexico drew 2-2 with Spain at the U-20 World Cup after Gilberto Mora netted a brace, including an 87th-minute equalizer reported by Spanish media.
• Mundo Deportivo credited Mora with frustrating Spain’s late push, while AS labeled the Xolos teenager a standout “pearl” of the tournament.
• FIFA’s official World Cup account on X highlighted his finishing with the post, “Gilberto Mora y una definición TOP.”
• Journalist David Faitelson cautioned against casting Mora as a savior for Mexican football, even as he praised the 16-year-old’s mentality and leadership for the U-20 side.
• Mora’s father said the forward has not yet shown his true level, and Mediotiempo noted there are no formal offers despite reports of European interest, including from Manchester United and Real Madrid.