ONE GOAL: AN AUCTION TO BENEFIT THE FIFA GLOBAL CITIZEN EDUCATION FUND ¡VAMOS! COME ON! HWAITING! ALLEZ! | FIFA World Cup 2026™

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NEW YORK — The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is the world's biggest sporting event, and the 2026 edition is the biggest World Cup in history: 3 host nations, 16 cities, 48 teams, 104 matches, and six billion viewers. Now, for the first time, fans can bid on authentic game-used balls, jerseys signed by national teams, and outfits worn by performers in the first-ever FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show.  

Christie's and Global Citizen, the world's largest movement to end extreme poverty, announce ONE GOAL: AN AUCTION TO BENEFIT THE FIFA GLOBAL CITIZEN EDUCATION FUND, a special online sale on Christie's website, taking place July 22-29, 2026. All lots are offered without reserve.

Proceeds from the sale will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative to raise $100 million to expand access to quality education and sports for children in underserved communities, supporting grassroots organizations worldwide.  

Beginning on July 22, anyone around the globe can register to bid on the following lots:

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  • Jersey's signed by Lionel Messi, Santiago Gimenez, the United States Men's National Soccer Team and more.

  • Outfits worn by headliners at the first-ever FIFA World Cup™ Halftime show, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ 19 July.

  • Official Game Ball used in the World Cup Final, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ 19 July. Result TBD.

  • Official Game Ball used in the opening game, Estadio Azteca, Mexico City 11 June: Mexico 2—South Africa 0. 

  • Official Game Ball used in opening Canadian game at Toronto Stadium 12 June: Canada 1—Bosnia & Herzegovina 1.

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  • Official Game Ball used in the opening United States game at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood CA: USMNT 4—Paraguay 1.

  • Austrian team signed jersey. 

  • Austrian team signed ball.

  • FIFA World Cup 2026™ Earth Ball with list of halftime performers handwritten by Chris Martin of Coldplay.

  • FIFA World Cup 2026™ Earth Ball signed by Shakira, Kaká, and Gianni Infantino.

  • FIFA World Cup 2026™ Trionda ball signed by Santiago Giménez.

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The sale of FIFA World Cup 2026™ and FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show memorabilia commences less than one month after Christie's set the record for the biggest memorabilia auction in history with the collection of the late philanthropist and NFL owner, Jim Irsay. Over five auctions, 404 lots were sold, almost 30 records were set, and the collection sold for a total of $105.3 million.

Please visit Christie's other FIFA World Cup 2026™ related auction: Art of the Game. This is an online sale of sculptures in the shape of soccer balls, created by contemporary artists. The reimagined six-foot soccer ball sculptures are installed across New York City and New Jersey, inviting residents and visitors to experience contemporary art in public spaces throughout the summer of 2026. Christie's is thrilled to offer five of these works. A portion of the proceeds will benefit two different nonprofit organizations. ARTS 14C works to increase opportunities for artists, expand public access to the arts, and strengthen careers in the arts; Studio in a School was founded by the late art collector and philanthropist Agnes Gund, and aims to bring visual arts education to public school across New York City.



About Christie’s

  

Founded in 1766, Christie’s is a world-leading art and luxury business with a physical presence in 46 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, and flagship  international sales hubs  in New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris and Geneva. Renowned and trusted for our expert live and online-only auctions, as well as bespoke Private Sales, Christie’s unparalleled network of specialists offers our clients a full portfolio of  global services, including art appraisal, art financing, international real estate and education. Christie’s  auctions span more than  80 art and luxury categories, at price points ranging from $500 to over $100 million. Christie’s has sold 7 of the 10 most important single-owner collections in history, achieved the world record price for an artwork at auction, launched the first  fully on-chain auction platform dedicated to exceptional NFT art and manages an investment fund to support innovative startups in the art market. Christie’s is also committed to advancing  responsible culture  throughout its business and communities worldwide. To learn more, browse, bid, discover, and join us for the best of art and luxury at christies.com or by downloading Christie’s apps. The auction house can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X.

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