🎓Incredible story: He played at the World Cup, now he's left school | OneFootball

Mexico’s painful elimination from the 2026 World Cup against England forced the squad to go their separate ways. However, for young rising star Gilberto Mora, the return to Tijuana also brought a major personal reason to celebrate: his high school graduation.

Applause in the classroom and a European future

Images of the footballer wearing cap and gown quickly went viral on social media. Mora completed his studies at the prestigious Colegio Alemán Cuauhtémoc Hank in Tijuana, a top-tier trilingual institution. During the ceremony, his classmates and family gave him a standing ovation after he had played in his first World Cup this summer under Javier Aguirre.

After fulfilling his academic responsibilities, the sporting future of the Xolos player looks extremely promising, with major Premier League clubs like Liverpool and Arsenal closely tracking his progress.

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