Watch: Jude Bellingham’s heartwarming gesture to Gilbert Mora goes viral after England v Mexico World Cup thriller

Jude Bellingham’s heartwarming gesture to Gilbert More England star Jude Bellingham produced one of the standout performances of the 2026 World Cup last 16, but it was his touching post-match gesture towards Mexican teenager Gilberto Mora that caught the attention of fans following the Three Lions’ dramatic 3-2 win at the Estadio Azteca.A video of Bellingham swapping jerseys with the 17-year-old Mexican sensation has quickly gone viral on social media, with supporters praising the mutual respect between two of world football’s brightest young talents following an unforgettable knockout clash.Bellingham had earlier inspired a stunning first-half brace to win England, before Harry Kane added the decisive penalty as Thomas Tuchel’s side booked a quarter-final meeting with Norway. Watch: Bellingham and Mora share an unforgettable postgame momentBellingham and Mora were caught on camera exchanging shirts shortly after the final whistle, and it quickly went viral on social media.The exchange was especially significant given Mora’s remarkable breakout tournament. Just days earlier, the Mexican midfielder became the second-youngest player ever to start a World Cup knockout match at the age of 17 years and 259 days, behind only Brazilian legend Pelém, as Bellingham continued to cement his status as one of the tournament’s biggest stars.

“I’m so proud of this team”

Bellingham, who was named man of the match after scoring twice, reflected emotionally on England’s victory and what it meant to the fans back home.“I think I can imagine it. I can imagine it’s carnage, but in a happy way,” Bellingham said in a video shared by Sky Sports Football. “Everybody no matter where you’re from, no matter what you do, I can imagine they’re all together.The midfielder said it was moments like these that made him dream of representing England.“And that’s the thing I dream about, being part of this England team, bringing my country together and giving them nights like this that they’ll hopefully enjoy for many years to come, and I’m honestly so proud of this team. What we’ve done here tonight is spectacular,” he added.

Historic night for England and Bellingham

England overcame huge adversity to reach the last 16 despite playing much of the second half with 10 men after defender Jarell Quansah was sent off in the 54th minute.Bellingham had already put England in control with two goals in the space of just two minutes when he headed home Bukayo Saka’s cross before calmly finishing off Harry Kane’s assist.Mexico responded through Julián Quiñones before half-time and later pulled it back when Raúl Jiménez converted a penalty after Kane restored England’s two-goal advantage from the spot.Despite relentless late pressure from the hosts, Jordan Pickford and the England defense stood firm to secure a famous victory at the Azteca.The night was also historic for Bellingham personally. At the age of 23 years and six days, the England midfielder became the youngest player ever to make 10 World Cup appearances, surpassing the previous record held by Argentina’s Mario Kempes, who was 23 years and 334 days at the 1978 tournament, according to FIFA.England will now face Erling Haaland’s Norway in the quarter-finals.