Hello.Previous Preliminary Report on 2/17The FIFA Resale Marketplace will finally be closed today, February 22, four days after the FIFA Resale Marketplace was opened. In this issue, we will report on the trends of all 72 matches based on the latest resale price data obtained as of February 21, just before the close.
Important:The FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace isTemporarily closed on February 22 (11:00am ET)Sh,Reopens April 2 at 11:00am ETThe final data before the temporary closure will be This will be the final data before the temporary closure.
- 📊 Overall Summary: 2/17 to 2/21 is "slightly softer overall"
- 🔥 Top 5 Most Expensive Cards: still the sole winner in the opening round
- 📈 Rise Ranking: Europe PO-related surges
- 📉 Downside ranking: even popular cards adjust
- 💎 Only one match continues to be below list price
- 🇯🇵 Japan Game: Dutch Game Falls, Is it a Buying Opportunity?
- 🔮 Strategies during the close period
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- 📊 Extra: Download pricing data
📊 Overall Summary: 2/17 to 2/21 is "slightly softer overall"
Although only four days have passed since the previous market close on 2/17, prices have generally trended slightly lower in the run-up to the marketplace close.
In terms of Cat1 criteria,35 games falling compared to 19 games rising(unchanged 18 games). The overall average is$1,262→$1,239 (approx. 186,000 yen)The number of items sold decreased slightly from the previous year. This is believed to be due to price reductions by sellers who want to sell out before the close of the auction.
On the other hand, the average of Cat3$826 → $836 (approx. 125,000 yen)and rising slightly. Demand for cheaper seats remains strong and is unlikely to fall.
🔥 Top 5 Most Expensive Cards: still the sole winner in the opening round
No. 1: Mexico vs. South Africa (Match 1, Opening Round)
Cat1 Lowest Price $6,325 (about 950,000 yen)(2.7 times the list price)
Although it fell slightly from the previous $6,894, it is still the highest price in the dungeon. The opening premium is still alive and well.
Tie for 2nd: Mexico vs. Korea (Match 28) / Europe PO D vs. Mexico (Match 53)
Cat1 Lowest Price $3,450 (about 520,000 yen)(4.9 times the list price)
Both are against Mexico. Local demand remains strong and has stabilized flat since the last time.
No. 4: Canada vs. Europe PO A (Match 3)
Cat1 Lowest Price $3,032 (about 450,000 yen)(1.4 times the list price)
No. 5: USA vs. Paraguay (Match 4)
Cat1 Lowest Price $2,818 (about 420,000 yen)(1.0 times the list price)
From the previous $3,617-22%and falling sharply. Since the list price itself is as high as $2,735, the price has been adjusted to near the list price.
📈 Rise Ranking: Europe PO-related surges
The highest rise in a short period of time from 2/17 to 2/21 wasM31 Europe PO C vs Paraguay's +32%($610 to $805). This is followed by M42 France vs FIFA PO 2 at +29% ($804 to $1,035) and M60 Paraguay vs Australia at +24% ($632 to $782), both playoff-related matches.
The rush demand before the close seems to be concentrated on cards that are still undervalued.
📉 Downside ranking: even popular cards adjust
The biggest drop wasM4 USA vs Paraguay -22%($3,617 to $2,818). m19 Argentina vs Algeria is also -19% ($1,587 to $1,288), giving the impression of profit-taking selling, especially on high cards.
M33 Germany vs Cote d'Ivoire (-17%) and M51 Switzerland vs Canada (-13%) also fell. It is possible that sellers who do not like the approximately 5-week blank period before the marketplace closes are cutting prices.
💎 Only one match continues to be below list price
Cat1 is below the list price, as in previous years.M65 Only one match, Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia($315 vs. list price $450, -30%). All other 71 games have remained above list price, and the market has not changed its firmness.
🇯🇵 Japan Game: Dutch Game Falls, Is it a Buying Opportunity?
| Match | Cat1 | Cat3 | Cat3 fixed price ratio | compared to previous time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M11 Netherlands vs Japan | $1,264 | $955 | 4.3 times | ↓$23 |
| M36 Tunisia vs Japan | $610 | $332 | 2.4 times | ↓$20 |
| M57 Japan vs. European POB | $863 | $587 | 3.3 times | ↓$55 |
M11 Netherlands vs Japan (most expensive)
Cat1:. $1,264 (about 190,000 yen) Cat2: $838 / Cat3: $955
Cat1 compared to previous-$172 (-12%)Cat2 is also down significantly at -$262. This is an adjustment phase before the close and may be one opportunity for those considering purchasing. Cat3, however, was almost flat at -$23, and demand for cheaper seats has not waned.
M36 Tunisia vs Japan (most affordable)
Cat1:. $610 (about 92,000 yen) Cat2: $524 / Cat3: $332
The most affordable of the three matches against Japan; Cat1 is flat from last time, while Cat3 drops slightly to -$20; down to -24% from $805 on 12/5, making it a good value card.
M57 Japan vs. Europe PO B (opponent to be determined)
Cat1:. $863 (about 129,000 yen) Cat2: $690 / Cat3: $587
Both Cat1 and Cat2 are flat from the previous session; Cat3 is down slightly to -$55. Price movements are limited as the opponents are waiting for the playoffs, but may change rapidly after the opponents are confirmed.
🔮 Strategies during the close period
The Resale Marketplace is temporarily closed today, February 22. The next time you can buy or sell in the resale isApril 2It is. We will enter a blank period of approximately 5 weeks, during which time we will summarize the points to be considered.
- Last Minute Sale (first-come, first-served, fixed price)is scheduled to begin in early April. This is the last chance to purchase the cards at the regular price, but popular cards are expected to blink!
- Price volatility is significant immediately after resale resumes on 4/2.There is a possibility. The balance of supply and demand changes during the close period, so the initial response after the reopening is noteworthy!
- Playoff Resultsis expected to move the price of the match against an undecided opponent significantly as the
We will continue to bring you the latest data on this site after the resale resumes in April. Until then, we will provide information on last-minute sales as it becomes available.
Data source: official FIFA resale marketplace (lowest price as of February 21, 2026)
Exchange rate reference: 1 USD ≈ 150 yen
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📊 Extra: Download pricing data
You can download the price data for all 72 matches used in this article as an Excel file. Feel free to use it for your own analysis.
Download 📥 price data (Excel format)
The file contains Cat1 to Cat3 price histories for all 72 games from 12/5 to 2/21.
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