With 17 years and after his featured participation with the National Team Mexico in the 2026 World Cupin which he was only minor soccer player from the Mexican team and the youngest player in the tournament, Gilberto Mora returned to be the protagonist during the graduation ceremony of his high school class in Tijuana.
According to what was stated by the sports network Fox Sportshe midfielder of the Xoloitzcuintles of Tijuana He completed his studies at Cuauhtémoc Hank German School, a private institution trilingual located in the state of Baja Californiawhere he received an ovation from classmates, friends, teachers and family.
The academic event allegedly took place last afternoon Tuesday July 7three days after Mexico’s elimination against England 3-2 in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, a match in which Gilberto Mora played the first 60 minutes before being replaced by the forward Santiago Gimenez.
However, after finishing her participation in the World Cup, in which she played four matches, she was one of the youthful revelations of the tournament and was a starter in the last match of the national team, Gilberto “Morita” He returned to the city of Tijuana, Baja California, to be part of the closing of an important academic stage.
How much did Gilberto Mora’s high school tuition cost?
Images of Gilberto in cap and gown during his graduation ceremony were made viral on social networks, so doubts arose about the place where Mora studied: the Colegio Alemán Cuauhtémoc Hank, one of the most prestigious of Tijuana, which is characterized by teaching in Spanish, English and German.
According to the Mexican edition of the Spanish sports newspaper BRANDthe Cuauhtémoc Hank German School is one of the most expensive from Tijuana and Baja California, since the semester registration exceeds US$330 (Q2,520) and the monthly payment is approximately US$240 (Q1,835), not including evaluations or mandatory insurance.
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The graduation ceremony It went on normally as the students were called one by one to come forward and receive their graduation documents, until the atmosphere changed completely when the turn of Gilberto Mora, the soccer player, arrived. chiapaneco 17 years old, who conquered the heart of Mexico.
When his full name was mentioned by the presenter, the attendees reacted with a strong show of support: applause, shouting and expressions of emotion filled the venue and showed the impact that Morita has generated after his participation with the tri in the 2026 World Cup, of which Mexico was one of the host countries.
What’s next for Gilberto Mora after the World Cup?
According to Joaquín López-DórigaMexican journalist born in Spain, after his prominent role in the World Cup with Mexicothe young man of 17 years concluded his high school studies in Tijuana, Baja California, and it is “only a matter of time before Gilberto goes to Europe to succeed in the best football on the planet.”
However, after the elimination of Mexico, Mora returned to Tijuana to report to the Xoloitzcuintles, although it is not ruled out that his future is outside of North Americaas it has aroused the interest of teams like Liverpool and Arsenala club in which he also stood out Carlos Velathe only Mexican who has played with the Gunners.
Morita graduated from high school.
After his outstanding role in the World Cup with the Mexican National Team, the 17-year-old concluded his high school studies in Tijuana, Baja California. A matter of time before Gilberto goes to Europe to succeed in the best football… pic.twitter.com/KKCOHxv8oQ
— Joaquín López-Dóriga (@lopezdoriga) July 8, 2026