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Gilberto Mora Leads Mexico to U-20 Quarters as FMF Rules Out U-17 World Cup

Barcelona has begun inquiries on the 16-year-old constrained by a 2026 European registration date.

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El futbolista de 16 años marcha con 3 goles y 2 asistencias en 4 partidos en el Mundial Sub 20. Foto: Especial GH.
El mediocampista de 20 años marcha con 2 asistencias en el Mundial Sub-20. Foto: Especial GHH.

Overview

  • Mora, 16, has three goals and two assists at the U-20 World Cup after Mexico’s 4-1 win over host Chile and awaits a quarterfinal opponent from Argentina or Nigeria on Saturday.
  • The Mexican federation chose a protection-first path, with multiple reports saying he will skip the November U-17 World Cup to manage workload and continue a staged rise.
  • Specialists say top European clubs are tracking him, with data analyst Luis Fernández projecting a fee of no less than €20 million and urging a development-first move.
  • El Imparcial reports Barcelona has sounded out agent Rafaela Pimenta about a future transfer; FIFA rules prevent an overseas registration before October 2026, and Xolos have set no public price.
  • Mora downplayed viral off-field chatter and Chilean media jibes, while Hugo Sánchez likened his poise to Emilio Butragueño and teammates praised the tournament as a springboard.