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BTS memorabilia charity auction at FIFA World Cup 2026

Overview

During the Christie's and Global Citizen “One Goal” charity auction linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, K‑pop items from BTS quickly became the most valuable pieces. On July 25, Jimin’s halftime‑show jersey and V’s scarf each sold for over US$14,000‑$17,000, surpassing the bid for Lionel Messi’s signed Argentina jersey, which peaked near US$16,000.

A few days later, on July 30, Jimin’s World Cup shirt fetched US$110,000, tying with the official match ball as the auction’s top‑selling item and far exceeding its modest initial estimate. The seven‑day auction generated about US$652,630 in total bids, with BTS‑related apparel accounting for roughly 46% of proceeds. All funds are earmarked for FIFA’s Global Citizen Education Fund, aimed at supporting football‑based education programmes for disadvantaged children worldwide.

Entities

BTS · Jimin · Lionel Messi · FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund · Park Jimin

Timeline

19 days ago

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BTS member Jimin's World Cup shirt fetches $110,000 at charity auction
Jimin’s BTS World Cup performance shirt sold for $110,000 at Christie’s charity auction, contributing to $652,630 raised for FIFA’s Global Citizen Education Fund.
24 days ago

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BTS memorabilia outbids Messi jersey in World Cup 2026 charity auction
BTS’s Jimin jersey and V’s scarf sold for $14k and $17k respectively in Christie's Global Citizen auction, outbidding Lionel Messi’s signed World Cup jersey; proceeds will fund FIFA education programs.

Sources

blog.nfb.ca · chiaranord-roma.it · cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com · communitynews.com.au · excelsior.com.mx · gq.com.tw · gulfnews.com · radioz.pe · ruzka.republika.co.id