Overview
- The official FIFA-issued replica that Mendy received after France's 2018 win was listed in Goldin's 'Global Football Auction, Part Two' and sold for roughly $62,200.
- The lot closed after 38 bids when the auction ended on Saturday, July 25, 2026, and the winning bidder received a certificate of authenticity signed by Mendy.
- The trophy on sale was the personal replica given to each champion and not the original FIFA trophy that remains in FIFA's possession.
- The listing noted visible wear and a small crack at the base, which matched media reports and the auction description.
- Mendy publicly defended the sale on social media, saying the item belonged to him and hinting he may offer more memorabilia while his playing contract at Pogoń Szczecin remains unchanged.