WELLINGBOROUGH.- The largest collection of World Cup memorabilia ever offered at auction will go under the hammer this month, bringing together artefacts from some of the most iconic moments in football history.

Pele's 1958 World Cup winner's medal, the shirt worn by Gordon Banks during his legendary ‘Save of the Century’ against Pele in 1970, and Peter Shilton's jersey from Maradona's infamous Hand of God goal in 1986 are among more than 450 lots in a landmark sale expected to reach more than £2 million in total sales.

Believed to be the biggest World Cup memorabilia auction ever staged, the sale offers an unprecedented opportunity to see items linked to football's greatest triumphs, controversies and defining moments assembled in a single collection.

Alongside artefacts connected to Brazil's greatest player and one of football's most enduring rivalries, the auction also features memorabilia from England's 1966 World Cup victory, including Gordon Banks' winners' medal and Alan Ball's shirt from the final.

Highlights include:

Pele's 1958 World Cup winner's medal (£300,000-£500,000)

Alan Ball's shirt from England's 1966 World Cup final victory £150,000-£200,000

Peter Shilton's shirt from England's 1986 World Cup quarter-final against Argentina, featuring Maradona's Hand of God goal (£200,000-£300,000)

Gordon Banks' shirt from his famous save against Pele in the 1970 World Cup (£200,000-£300,000)

Gordon Banks' 1966 World Cup winner's medal (£220,000-£300,000)

The auction, organised by sports memorabilia specialists BUDDS, will culminate in a live sale on 25 June at the company's Wellingborough auction rooms. It will be accompanied by an online auction running from 1st-21st June featuring shirts from all 48 nations competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

David Convery, Head of Sporting Memorabilia at BUDDS, said: "This is the largest collection of World Cup memorabilia ever offered at auction, and it is difficult to imagine many sales that could rival it in terms of historical significance.

"Individual items such as Pele's World Cup winner's medal, Gordon Banks' shirt from the Save of the Century or Peter Shilton's jersey from the Hand of God match would normally be headline attractions on their own. To see them all appearing in a single sale is extraordinarily rare.

"These are pieces of football history connected to moments that millions of people feel emotionally attached to, even if they weren’t born at the time - whether that’s the euphoria of 1966 or the agony of the Hand of God goal. We're already seeing strong interest from collectors in the UK and around the world. Opportunities to acquire objects of this calibre and historical importance don’t come along very often."
The sale spans almost seven decades of World Cup history and offers collectors a unique opportunity to own a direct link to the tournament's most celebrated and talked-about moments.

Headline lots include:

Pele - Continental gold 1958 World Cup Final winners medal – One of football’s ultimate treasures, Pelé’s 1958 World Cup winners medal celebrates the birth of a global icon and Brazil’s first triumph on the world stage. Valuation: £300,000 - £500,000

Gordon Banks - Continental gold 1966 World Cup Winners medal – The legendary goalkeeper’s 1966 winners medal is a centrepiece of English football history from the nation’s only World Cup victory. Valuation: £220,000 - £300,000

Gordon Banks blue aertex No.1 England v. Brazil “Save of The Century” match worn shirt, 1970 – Worn during Banks’ immortal save against Pelé, this shirt captures one of the most celebrated moments in World Cup history. Valuation: £200,000 - £300,000

Peter Shilton blue and grey No.1 England match worn ‘Hand of God’ goalkeepers shirt, 1986 – A remarkable relic from England’s infamous clash with Argentina and Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal. Valuation: £200,000 - £300,000

Alan Ball red No.7 England 1966 World Cup Final match worn long-sleeved shirt – Alan Ball’s match-worn shirt from the 1966 Final represents one of the defining nights in English sport. Valuation: £150,000 - £200,000

Norman Whiteside white and green No.16 Northern Ireland match worn short-sleeved shirt, 1982 – Worn by teenage sensation Norman Whiteside during the 1982 World Cup, this shirt marks a landmark chapter in Northern Irish football. Valuation: £30,000 - £50,000

Martin Peters red No.16 England 1966 World Cup Final match issued long-sleeved shirt – Match-issued for England’s 1966 hero Martin Peters, this shirt is a rare artefact from football’s most iconic final. Valuation: £30,000 - £50,000

Pablo Dorado an extremely rare yellow-metal Uruguay 1930 World Cup Winners medal – An exceptionally rare medal from the inaugural FIFA World Cup, awarded to Uruguay’s 1930-winning squad. Valuation: £30,000 - £50,000

Rene Houseman blue No.9 Argentina v. Holland World Cup Final match worn shirt, 1978 – Worn in Argentina’s victorious 1978 World Cup Final, this shirt embodies a historic home triumph. Valuation: £30,000 - £50,000

Lothar Emmerich white No.11 West Germany v. England World Cup final match worn shirt, 1966 – A rare match-worn shirt from the dramatic England v. West Germany 1966 World Cup Final at Wembley. Valuation: £20,000 - £30,000

Official Women's 2023 World Cup Final match used ball – The official match-used ball from the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Final is a modern icon from the pinnacle of the women’s game. Valuation: £20,000 - £30,000

Matias Gonzalez an extremely rare yellow-metal Uruguay v. Brazil 1950 World Cup Winners medal – Awarded after Uruguay’s legendary ‘Maracanazo’ victory in 1950, this medal commemorates one of football’s greatest upsets. Valuation: £15,000 - £20,000

Peter Shilton blue England World Cup International cap, 1984-86 – A World Cup-era England cap belonging to Peter Shilton, one of the nation’s greatest-ever goalkeepers. Valuation: £10,000 - £15,000

An extremely rare double sided F.I.F.A. 1966 World Cup silk and embroidered pennant – This beautifully embroidered FIFA pennant is an exceptionally rare survivor from the 1966 World Cup tournament. Valuation: £10,000 - £15,000

Hugo Fascaroli an extremely rare yellow-metal Uruguay v. Brazil 1950 World Cup Winners medal – A historic winners medal from Uruguay’s unforgettable 1950 World Cup triumph over Brazil in Rio de Janeiro. Valuation: £10,000 - £15,000

Thomas Florie an extremely rare bronze USA v. Argentina 1930 World Cup Third Place medal – Awarded at the inaugural 1930 FIFA World Cup, this bronze medal honours the USA’s historic third-place finish. Valuation: £10,000 - £15,000

Fritz Laband an extremely Continental gold West Germany v. Hungary 1954 World Cup medal – A rare medal from West Germany’s legendary ‘Miracle of Bern’ victory in the 1954 World Cup Final. Valuation: £7,000 - £10,000

A complete set of 1966 World Cup tickets for all 32 matches – A complete ticket collection from every match of the iconic 1966 FIFA World Cup is an extraordinary collector’s achievement. Valuation: £7,000 - £10,000

Manuel Ferreira an extremely rare Argentina v. Uruguay 1930 World Cup Runners-up medal – A scarce runners-up medal from the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final in Montevideo in 1930. Valuation: £5,000 - £8,000

1994 USA World Cup Commemorative medal, designed by Huguenin – Designed by renowned medallist Huguenin, this commemorative piece celebrates the landmark 1994 FIFA World Cup in the USA. Valuation: £3,800 - £4,500

Silvio Gazzaniga an original pencil drawing of the World Cup – An original drawing by Silvio Gazzaniga, the celebrated designer of the FIFA World Cup Trophy itself. Valuation: £3,000 - £5,000

Renato Rostirolla three 1934 World Cup medals – This rare group of three medals from the 1934 FIFA World Cup offers a unique glimpse into football’s early international era. Valuation: £3,000 - £5,000

Continental silver and enamel 1930 World Cup medal, by Stefano Johnson of Milan – Crafted by Stefano Johnson of Milan, this elegant 1930 World Cup medal is a rare surviving piece from football’s first global tournament. Valuation: £1,500 - £2,000