World Cup Final Ball, Halftime Show Outfits to Be Auctioned by Christie's
Christie's in New York will auction the official 2022 World Cup final match ball and stage outfits from the halftime show, alongside signed jerseys. Proceeds will support FIFA's Global Citizen Education Fund.
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The official match ball from the 2022 FIFA World Cup final and performance outfits worn during the tournament’s halftime show are set for auction, Christie’s announced Tuesday. The New York-based auction house will host a week-long online sale beginning July 22, featuring rare World Cup memorabilia.
Also included in the auction is an Argentina national team jersey signed by Lionel Messi and a jersey signed by members of the United States men’s national team, according to The Whistler and Vanguard News. The items are being offered as part of a fundraising initiative for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to support global education programs.
The auction marks a rare public offering of artifacts from both the sporting and cultural elements of the World Cup. While details about the performers’ outfits were not fully described, the inclusion of game-used equipment and high-profile signed apparel underscores the event’s significance beyond the pitch.
Christie’s did not disclose starting bids or estimated values, but emphasized the global accessibility of the online format. The sale draws on growing collector interest in modern football memorabilia, particularly items tied to landmark tournaments. Proceeds will directly benefit the FIFA initiative, though the total fundraising target was not specified in the reports.