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Julián Quiñones has once again earned the appreciation of fans, though this time it wasn't for a goal. Before the match between Mexico and Ecuador, the Mexican National Team striker made a gesture toward Gilberto "Morita" Mora that quickly went viral on social media.
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The moment occurred during the pre-match protocol and touched thousands of users, who highlighted the camaraderie that exists within El Tri. We tell you what happened and how social media reacted.
¿Cuál fue el gesto de Julián Quiñones con Gilberto Mora?
Before the match's opening whistle, the Mexican National Team players took the field accompanied by children who are part of the official protocol.
In the video circulating on social media, it can be seen that Gilberto "Morita" Mora was paired with a child of a very similar height. His teammate Roberto "Piojo" Alvarado pointed out the situation, and upon realizing that the child was practically the same height as the midfielder, Julián Quiñones decided to swap the children so that Mora would be accompanied by one who was shorter.
The young footballer thanked him for the gesture with a smile, and both continued the protocol before the match started, starring in one of the moments most talked about by fans.
¿Cuánto mide Gilberto Mora?
The 17-year-old player, originally from Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, is 1.68 meters tall, a characteristic that has even led to jokes among his teammates and fans on social media.
Despite his height, Gilberto Mora has surprised everyone with his performance for the Mexican National Team during the 2026 World Cup.
Redes sociales reaccionan al gesto de Julián Quiñones
Users did not let the moment pass and highlighted Julián Quiñones' camaraderie with the young midfielder.
While some praised the striker's thoughtful detail, others took the opportunity to joke about Gilberto Mora's age and height.
Notable comments include:
"Quiñones is always looking out for Mora... that's how you prepare the new generations. It seems like a minor gesture, but believe me, it really isn't."
"Quiñones almost grabbed Morita to put him in front, confusing him for one of the protocol kids."
"The atmosphere in the Mexican National Team is unbeatable; they play like best friends."
"Quiñones is so cool; he's clearly one of the guys."
"If players are accompanied by children, they should have given Mora an adult, haha."
"The way he says 'I'll swap you' as if they were Pokémon, they have such great banter. There's no doubt that the power of friendship did it again."
"Morita is so cute."
¿Cómo quedó la Selección Mexicana tras el partido contra Ecuador?
The Mexican National Team remained undefeated after beating Ecuador 2-0, with goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez, a result that secured their place in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
Now, El Tri will face the winner of the match between England and the Republic of the Congo in the next round. The match will take place this Sunday at CDMX Stadium at 6:00 PM (Central Mexico time).
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