World Cup 2026 Journey

[International Reactions/Ratings] England 0-1 Japan | Kaoru Mitoma Scores Historic Winning Goal at Sacred Wembley! Summary of Shocked British Media Reactions — FIFA Ranking Rises to 18th

March 2026, Kaoru Mitoma's 23rd-minute goal secured a historic victory against England! We've compiled the match ratings from British media like BBC, Sky, and The Guardian, the shock reactions of local fans, and the breaking news of Japan's rise to 18th in the FIFA rankings. The complete record of Asia's first Wembley victory.

2026.04.01

Japan National Team

AFCON Final Blazes Up! Morocco's "forfeit victory" and the tragedy of Legraghi's resignation - how will it affect the national team?

Senegal won the AFCON 2025 final, but CAF overturned the result two months later, declaring Morocco the champions. This led to a ironic conclusion where Regragui, who resigned 12 days prior, was "actually the winner." Will the managerial change 100 days before the World Cup be a tailwind for the Japanese national team?

2026.03.30

Uncategorized

Commentary] A Complete Guide to the New Rules for the 2026 World Cup - Substitutions, the Hourglass, and the Five-Second Rule Will Drastically Change the Game

In-depth explanation of the new rules to be introduced at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Covers all the points you need to know when watching the games on the field, including the change in the number of substitutions (8 for friendlies and 5 for the tournament), the 10-second hourglass rule, the 5-second goal kicking rule, and more. A complete overview of the reform from 58 to 64 minutes of effective playing time.

2026.03.29

World Cup Guide

Last Minute Sale begins! At midnight on April 2, the final battle for tickets will begin!

2026.03.27

Ticket

[Official Resale] 2/21 Price Update: Final Data Before Close! All 72 Games Market Summary

FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Resale 2/21 Final Data. Overall market softened slightly before the close, with 19 games up and 35 games down. Japan and Netherlands games down, buying opportunity coming. Includes data for all 72 games.

2026.02.23

Ticket

[Official Resale] Part 6: Those Failed Tickets Turned Profitable After 3 Months

Tickets purchased for 2.5 million yen at the official FIFA World Cup 2026 resale turned positive in three months. Total purchase amount of $16,000 to a surplus of +$1,243 (approx. JPY193,000) after deducting commissions. Analysis of price fluctuation factors and future outlook.

2026.02.23

Ticket

[Dallas Guide] Beyond the Stadium! Experience the World Cup at Cosm Dallas

Cosm Dallas' immersive dome theater is the new choice for watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Dallas. Complete description of the immersive World Cup experience in the giant LED dome, ticket prices, introduction to the three areas, comparison to Texas Live!

2026.02.19

StadiumTravel

[Official Resale] 2/17 Price Report: How Did Prices Move After the 3rd Lottery? Latest Data Before 2/22 Close

Latest 2/17 price data from the official FIFA World Cup 2026 resale. In-depth explanation of market fluctuations after the end of the third draw, price trends for Japan tickets, and buying strategies before the close on 2/22. Includes all match data, including $2,636 for the opening match and $978 for Netherlands vs. Japan.

2026.02.18

Ticket

Dallas Live! Complete Guide to "Texas Live!

A complete guide to "Texas Live!", the Dallas venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, directly connected to AT&T Stadium. A must-see spot to stop by before or after watching the World Cup.

2026.02.14

StadiumTravel

[Official Resale] 2/9 Price Report: Cheapest Seats at 3.4x!

Tickets

2026.02.09

Ticket

[Resale Listing Guide] Won Multiple Tickets? Step-by-Step Selling Instructions

In the previous article, I touched on "what to do when you win duplicate tickets," and this time I will explain the specific steps. Warning: List them for sale now! Based on past experience, right after discovering duplicate wins is when tickets sell at the highest prices. Prices tend to decline over time, so...

2026.02.05

Ticket

[3rd Lottery] Results Are Here! Odds, Preparation & Next Steps

The results of the 2026 FIFA World Cup 3rd ticket lottery are about to be announced. For those who have been applying, this week is a critical moment. This time, I will cover how popular the 3rd lottery was, how hard it actually was to win, what to do before results come out, and your next choices if you did not win. All based on my own experiences.

2026.02.04

Ticket

[Official Resale] Late Jan 2026: Is It Time to Buy Japan Matches?

In the previous article, "Official Resale: Lottery Closes 1/13! The 'Anomaly' of Soaring Resale Prices and 'Hope' Seen in Japan Matches," I reported on the market trends at the start of the year. About a month later, a clear polarization has emerged in the resale market. This time, with the latest data from late January (1/...

2026.02.03

Ticket

[Official Resale] Lottery Until 1/13! The "Actual Selling Price" of Soaring Resale Prices and "Hope" for Japan Matches

Have you completed your applications? The deadline for the 3rd ticket lottery (January 13) is fast approaching. In the previous article, "Official Resale: Which Country Has the Hardest Time Getting Tickets? A 'World Cup Popularity Ranking' by Price," I covered the initial activity right after the lottery, but...

2026.01.07

Ticket

[Ticket Application Guide] Part 3: How to Cancel Your Lottery Entry

A guide on how to cancel your FIFA World Cup ticket lottery application. Step-by-step instructions with images for changing your seat category, match, credit card, or other policy changes.

2026.01.06

Ticket

[Ticket Application Guide] Part 3: Aim for Behind-the-Goal Seats!

A guide on how to aim for behind-the-goal seats for World Cup tickets. These are the go-to seats for supporting the Japanese national team, where passionate core fans gather. Tips on increasing your winning odds with multiple accounts are also included.

2025.12.31

Ticket

[Ticket Application Guide] Part 2: Aiming for Pitchside Seats!

A guide on how to aim for pitchside seats for World Cup tickets. These are the ultimate seats where you can feel the players' every breath. Strategies for applying with multiple accounts and tips to boost your winning odds are also included.

2025.12.31

Ticket

[Ticket Application Guide] Part 1: How to Create Your ID

So far, I have written about various approaches to the lottery: analyzing winning probabilities from official resale data, figuring out how many entries you need, and how to ask family members for help to increase your entries. Now, let us finally get to the main topic. The first thing you need to do to apply is to set up your ticket...

2025.12.30

Ticket

[Official Resale] Which Country Has the Hardest-to-Get Tickets? World Cup Popularity Ranking by Price

In previous articles, I was frantically focused on "securing Japan match tickets!" so this time, let us take a coffee break. Looking closely at the official FIFA resale data for all 72 matches currently available, you can see which nations fans around the world are most passionate about...

2025.12.28

Ticket

[Apology and Correction] I said 'Help me with the lottery instead of New Year's gifts!' but please count Tunisia out.

A correction article on World Cup ticket application strategy. Since the odds of winning the Tunisia match lottery are low, it is better to avoid asking family and friends to apply. Let us reconsider the multi-account application approach.

2025.12.28

Ticket