Overview

• Mexico reached the U-20 World Cup quarterfinals in Santiago to face Argentina, with 16-year-old Gilberto Mora producing 3 goals and 2 assists in 4 matches.
• Javier Aguirre said Mora "had to play" after impressing at the Gold Cup and called him a rare talent attracting global attention.
• Mora debuted for Mexico’s senior team at 16 and contributed to the 2025 Gold Cup triumph, becoming the nation’s youngest senior debutant and youngest to lift an official international trophy.
• Real Madrid, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona have made inquiries, but agent Rafaela Pimenta noted FIFA rules prevent a transfer before 18 and any talks require Xolos’ approval.
• Xolos indicated it will not release Mora for November’s U-17 World Cup in Qatar, and Aguirre said Álvaro Fidalgo remains on the radar though he will not be eligible until March 2026.