Pelé's 1958 World Cup Final Shirt Expected to Fetch Over $6 Million at Sotheby's
A historic jersey worn by Pelé during Brazil's 5-2 victory over Sweden in the 1958 World Cup Final will be auctioned by Sotheby’s, with estimates suggesting it could fetch over $6 million. Pelé, at just 19, became the youngest player to score in a World Cup Final, netting two goals in that match. Due to a kit clash, Brazil donned blue uniforms instead of their traditional yellow. The iconic No. 10 shirt, gifted to teammate Dida post-match, previously sold for $105,600 in 2004. It will be showcased at Sotheby’s Breuer beginning July 1, aligning with the World Cup in North America.
Key facts
- Pelé's 1958 World Cup Final shirt expected to fetch over $6 million at Sotheby's.
- Pelé wore the shirt while scoring two goals in Brazil's 5-2 victory over Sweden.
- Pelé was 19 years old, the youngest player ever to score in a World Cup Final.
- The blue shirt was a last-minute switch due to color clash with Sweden.
- Players cut numbers from yellow equipment bags and transferred CBD badges.
- Pelé gave the shirt to teammate Dida after the match; his family kept it for decades.
- The shirt was previously auctioned in 2004 for $105,600.
- Current record for soccer shirt is Maradona's Hand of God shirt at $9.3 million.
- The shirt will be on display at Sotheby's Breuer building from July 1.
- World Cup games will be held across Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. in 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Pelé
- Edson Arantes do Nascimento
- Dida
- Diego Maradona
Institutions
- Sotheby's
- Sotheby's Modern Collectables
- Robb Report
Locations
- Sweden
- Brazil
- Canada
- Mexico
- United States
- Sotheby's Breuer building
- Stockholm
- Rasunda Stadium