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Report: Mexico Weighs Senior Call-Up for 16-Year-Old Gilberto Mora, U-17 World Cup in Doubt

The Xolos midfielder is starring at the U-20 World Cup as European giants monitor his rise, yet FIFA rules keep any transfer off the table until he turns 18.

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Gilberto Mora es de los máximos goleadores del Mundial Sub-20 (AFP)
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Overview

  • Claro Sports, cited by Publimetro, reports Javier Aguirre could summon Mora to the senior squad for the November FIFA window, which would likely preclude his participation in the U-17 World Cup in Qatar.
  • Mora has been a standout for Mexico at the U-20 World Cup, reinforcing his rapid ascent with influential performances at age 16.
  • Elite clubs including Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester United and PSG are tracking him, but there are no formal offers and FIFA regulations bar an international move until he is 18.
  • Club Tijuana is reportedly inclined to wait until after the 2026 World Cup to negotiate a sale, with local reports suggesting a target fee of around $20 million.
  • Reflecting growing public scrutiny, finalists from La Casa de los Famosos used a TUDN segment to urge Mora to avoid off-field distractions and focus on his career.