Pelé's World Cup medal highlights upcoming auction of memorabilia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 12:59 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
A collection of World Cup memorabilia, led by Pelé’s 1958 winners’ medal, will be auctioned by BUDDS starting June 25. The medal alone is expected to fetch up to £500,000, part of a total anticipated value exceeding £2 million. In addition to Pelé’s medal, over 450 lots will feature items such as Gordon Banks’ and Peter Shilton’s jerseys. The auction showcases significant pieces of football history, attracting strong interest from global collectors. An online auction runs from June 1 to June 21 before the live sale.
- •Pelé's 1958 World Cup medal expected to sell for £500,000.
- •Total auction value projected to exceed £2 million.
- •Over 450 lots include famous jerseys and key memorabilia.
- •Auction organized by BUDDS, starting with online sales from June 1.
- •Live auction set for June 25 in Wellingborough.
- 12:59 PMYahoo Sports — Pele’s World Cup medal to go under the hammer alongside classic memorabilia
"The medal, awarded when the footballer was a teenager, is expected to bring in up to £500,000 alone
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