Charity Auction to Showcase World Cup Memorabilia and Shakira's Outfit
WHO:
The New York Times - Christie’s Auction House, Global Citizen, FIFA, Shakira, Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Burna Boy, Coldplay, characters from The Muppets and Sesame Street, Lionel Messi, Santiago Gimenez, U.S. men’s national team, Kaka, Gianni Infantino, Chris Martin.
WHAT:
The New York Times - An online auction titled “One Goal: An Auction to Benefit the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund” will feature notable match balls, autographed jerseys, and Shakira's outfits.
The New York Times - The auction will run from July 22 to 29.
The New York Times - Proceeds will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, aiming to raise $100 million for education and soccer access for children in underserved communities.
The New York Times - Items include jerseys signed by Messi, Gimenez, and the U.S. men’s national team, and an outfit worn by Shakira in the video for “Dai Dai.”
The New York Times - A ball used in the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium will be auctioned, along with balls from opening games in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico.
The New York Times - A ball with the names of all halftime performers handwritten by Chris Martin will be auctioned, along with one autographed by Shakira, Kaka, and FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
WHERE:
The New York Times - The auction will take place online on the Christie’s website.
The New York Times - The World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The New York Times - The World Cup semifinals will occur at AT&T Stadium in Dallas and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
WHEN:
The New York Times - The auction will run from July 22 to 29.
The New York Times - The World Cup final is scheduled for July 19.
The New York Times - The World Cup semifinals are set for Tuesday and Wednesday, with matches at 3 p.m. ET.
WHY:
The New York Times - The auction aims to benefit the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which supports grassroots programs across 200 countries.
HOW:
The New York Times - The auction will be conducted online through Christie’s website.
(UPDATED July 14, 2026 19:26 UTC)
An exciting online auction titled "One Goal: An Auction to Benefit the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund" will take place on Christie's website from July 22 to 29, featuring items like match balls, autographed jerseys, and outfits worn by Shakira. Notable items include jerseys signed by Lionel Messi and the U.S. men’s national team, as well as a ball used in the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, with proceeds aimed at raising $100 million for education and soccer access for children in underserved communities. The auction will also include unique memorabilia, such as a ball with the names of halftime performers handwritten by Chris Martin and one signed by Shakira, Kaka, and FIFA president Gianni Infantino.