Performers Score After World Cup Performance
The shirt exceeded Christie’s $3,000 to $5,000 estimate and helped raise $652,630 for FIFA’s Global Citizen Education Fund.
- A shirt worn by BTS member Jimin during the July 19 FIFA World Cup final halftime show sold for $110,000 at a Christie's charity auction, far exceeding the initial $3,000 to $5,000 estimate.
- Organized by Christie's, the 'One Goal: A FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Auction' supports a $100 million initiative to expand access to quality education and football for children worldwide.
- Seven items worn by BTS members generated $300,300, accounting for about 46 percent of total proceeds, with a scarf and jacket worn by V and Jung Kook each selling for $46,200.
- Justin Bieber also contributed to the charity effort, donating custom SKYLRK sneakers from the Matter Daddy Line, which Christie's confirmed sold for $26,400 on Wednesday.
- The auction raised a total of $652,630 by the time it concluded Wednesday, with funds supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund's efforts across more than 200 countries.
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In the final of the World Cup, Justin Bieber played guitar and sang on the pitch. He wore beige sneakers – which were now auctioned for a large sum.
The Canadian artist had donated his exclusive pair of shoes to Christie's house, which held an auction for an education fund around the world.
Sneakers Worn By Justin Bieber During 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Sold at Charity Auction For Nearly $30K, BTS Performance Gear Raises $300K
A pair of custom SKYLRK sneakers worn by Justin Bieber during his 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show performance just raised serious money for a children’s charity. Christie’s auction house announced on Wednesday (July 29) that the Matter Daddy line of kicks from the singer’s SKYLRK apparel line JB was sporting while singing the acoustic ballad “Everything Hallelujah” during the July 19 Spain v. Argentina final sold for nearly $30,000. Th…
Jimin’s World Cup shirt sells for a staggering $110k as BTS dominate charity auction
A shirt worn by BTS star Jimin at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show has become the auction’s top‑earning item, helping raise thousands of dollars for the FIFA Global Citizen Education. Fund.
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