Gilberto Mora is the new bearer of the number 10 shirt for the Mexico national team. The 17-year-old attacking midfielder takes on the most iconic jersey in Mexican football under new head coach Rafael Márquez.
The move symbolizes a deep renewal following the team's elimination from the 2026 World Cup by England. Mora, born in Tuxtla Gutiérrez and turning 18 in less than a month, had previously worn the number 19 for Mexico in matches against South Africa, Czechia, Ecuador, and England. Now, the player seen as the future face of the nation steps into a leading role. "El dorsal 10 ya tiene nuevo dueño en la Selección Mexicana," Mora said.
Márquez's decision comes at a time of transition, moving on from Alexis Vega, who wore the ten during the last World Cup and is not in the full squad. The new project kicks off this Saturday, September 26, with a friendly against Colombia in Baltimore. The team's next official match will be on October 10 against Jamaica in Kingston, for the fourth matchday of World Cup qualifying.
The team approaches this new beginning from a position of strength in World Cup qualifying, where they sit first with 9 points from three wins. Their recent form shows four victories and just one defeat in the last five outings. Fans can check the full roster status on the squad page. Handing the number 10 shirt to a teenage talent shows the federation's faith in a generation tasked with leading the immediate future, starting with the clash against Colombia.
More detail at AS México
