Justin Bieber's World Cup Final Halftime Show Sneakers Fetch Nearly $30,000 at Auction
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Justin Bieber's custom sneakers from the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show sold for nearly $30,000 at auction.
- The proceeds from the sale will benefit the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
- Other artists like BTS, Shakira, and Coldplay also had items auctioned, raising significant funds.
A custom pair of SKYLRK sneakers worn by Justin Bieber during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show fetched nearly $30,000 at auction. The final bid for the "latte" colored, pink-accented shoes reached $26,400, significantly exceeding the initial estimate of $2,000โ$4,000. Bieber performed "Everything Hallelujah" at the halftime show held at the New York New Jersey Stadium between Spain and Argentina.
The shoes belonging to Justin Bieber that were auctioned were announced by Christie's auction house to have sold for almost US$30,000.
The auction, part of Christie's โOne Goalโ initiative, supported the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. This fund aims to expand global access to education and football for children. Several other artists also contributed items that raised substantial amounts. Clothes and accessories from BTS generated over $300,000, while Shakira's costume from her "Dai Dai" music video sold for $8,250. Madonna's fingerless gloves brought in $41,800, and a handwritten lyric sheet by Coldplay's Chris Martin sold for $15,400.
The final price of the low-cut shoes with a โlatteโ color and pink accents reached US$26,400, or more than 10 times the initial estimate of US$2,000โ4,000.
The historic halftime show, a first for the FIFA World Cup, featured a lineup of global musicians. The event was held in support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is also raising funds through a $1 donation for every 2026 FIFA World Cup match ticket sold. The initiative underscores a growing effort to combine major sporting events with charitable causes.
Clothes and accessories worn by the K-pop idol group BTS generated more than $300,000.
Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.