K-Pop Star Jimin's World Cup Shirt Fetches Over $110,000 at Charity Auction

A charity auction featuring memorabilia from the 2026 FIFA World Cup has generated significant interest, with a match ball and a shirt worn by BTS star Jimin fetching the highest prices. Each item sold for $110,000, equivalent to over 13.5 million Bangladeshi Taka. The online auction, titled 'One Goal: An Auction to Benefit the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund,' was organized by Christie's Auction House and concluded on Wednesday after running for a week. A total of $652,630 was raised, exceeding organizers' expectations, with buyers from 24 countries participating.

Memorabilia associated with BTS's halftime performance, where they sang "Dynamite," sold for $300,300, accounting for approximately 46% of the total auction revenue. Beyond Jimin's shirt, other BTS items included V's scarf ($46,200), Jungkook's jacket ($46,200), Suga's pants ($33,000), J-Hope's gloves ($28,600), RM's boots ($19,800), and Jin's belt ($16,500). Other notable sales included Lionel Messi's signed Argentina jersey, gifted to Shakira, for $66,000, and goalkeeper gloves used and signed by Madonna during the opening ceremony, which sold for $41,800. Justin Bieber's "Skylark" brand sneakers from the halftime show brought in $26,400.

The funds raised will be directed to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, aiming to improve access to quality education and football participation for underprivileged children. This money will support grassroots programs in approximately 200 countries worldwide. The source notes that Spain defeated Argentina to win the 2026 World Cup final held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, on July 19.