Sneakers Worn By Justin Bieber During 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Sold at Charity Auction For Nearly $30K, BTS Performance Gear Raises $300K
Justin Bieber’s custom SKYLRK trainers, worn during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show, sold for $26,400 (£20,000 approximately) at Christie’s charity auction. The proceeds will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, highlighting how high-profile music and sporting memorabilia are being used to raise money for children’s education and access to football.
The shoes sold for more than ten times their $2,000–$4,000 estimate after Bieber wore them while performing “Everything Hallelujah” at MetLife Stadium. Other items also raised substantial sums: BTS performance clothing and accessories brought in $300,300, including Jimin’s jersey at $110,000, while Madonna’s gloves sold for $41,800 and Coldplay material, including handwritten lyrics for “We Dance”, also attracted bids.
- Bieber’s World Cup-final trainers sold for $26,400 for charity.
- BTS performance items raised more than $300,000.
- Auction proceeds support children’s education and football access.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup final was hosted at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and featured a celebrated halftime show with international music stars. The World Cup is the world's largest football tournament, watched by billions of people worldwide.
When celebrity performers or athletes participate in major global events, items they use or wear become valuable to collectors and fans. Such memorabilia is often sold at auction, where the emotional connection to a significant moment drives its commercial value.
This auction was organised to raise funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which supports education access and youth football programmes. It illustrates how major sporting events can be connected to philanthropic initiatives that benefit communities globally.