The World Cup 2026 Auctions
With the memorabilia market rising and the World Cup on the horizon, there has never been a better time to sell your World Cup memorabilia. During the build up and running throughout the tournament period, we are hosting 3 special auctions.
The Auctions
Running throughout the tournament period (May through to July 2026), we are hosting 3 special auctions.
1966 and Beyond: The World Cup Legacy Collection
Sixty years after 1966, this landmark auction celebrates the legacy of the FIFA World Cup. Featuring historic artefacts, match-worn memorabilia and rare collectibles from tournaments across the decades, it offers collectors a chance to own a piece of football’s greatest stage.
The World Cup: Moments That Made History - A Celebration of Immortality
Some moments belong not just to sport, but to the world. This live auction features iconic FIFA World Cup artefacts, including winners’ medals awarded to Pelé (1958) and Gordon Banks (1966), plus Peter Shilton’s match-worn shirt from the 1986 “Hand of God” game and his tournament cap — tangible pieces of football history.
The Fabric of Nations - 48 Match-Issued / Worn Shirts
Football is the world’s shared language. As we build The Fabric of Nations, we are seeking match-issued and match-worn shirts representing all 48 World Cup teams across different decades — each one carrying pride, passion and identity. Together they form 48 stories stitched into one global game.
We are searching for the exceptional
Budd’s World Cup 2026 Auction is set to become the largest and most prestigious World Cup memorabilia auction series in history.
Timed to coincide with the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026, this landmark event will unite collectors, fans, and institutions from around the globe through a series of themed auctions celebrating the most iconic moments in football.
We are now open for accepting auction entries — we’re actively seeking world-class items from every era of the World Cup. Whether you're a collector, player, or institution, this is your chance to be part of football history.
Already Consigned for the 2026 Auctions
- Pele – A Continental gold 1958 World Cup Winners medal
- Gordon Banks – A Continental gold 1966 World Cup Winners medal
- Peter Shilton grey and blue No.1 England v. Argentina 'Hand of God' match worn goalkeepers shirt
- Peter Shilton blue cap covering all 1986 World Cup Qualifying and World Cup Tournament appearances
- Alan Ball red No.7 England v. West Germany 1966 World Cup Match worn long-sleeve shirt
- Martin Peters red No.16 England v. West Germany 1966 World Cup spare long-sleeved shirt
- Complete Set of 1966 World Cup ticket stubs for all 32 matches played in the 1966 World Cup Finals in England
60 years since England’s historic World Cup victory
With 2026 marking 60 years since England’s historic World Cup victory in 1966 and 40 years since the infamous ‘Hand of God’ goal in 1986, the timing could not be more significant. From match-worn shirts and official match balls to winner’s medals, rare tickets, and personal items from the game’s greatest legends, each item tells a story of passion, triumph, and legacy. Running throughout the tournament (June 11 – July 19), the series will feature VIP viewing events, a flagship exhibition in the United States, and a high-profile launch at the National Football Museum.
