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[Official Resale] Part 4: Japan Match Focus Analysis - Preparing Confidently for the Lottery

The "Distance from Face Value" Seen in Japan Matches: Why You Should Not Fear Duplicate Wins and Should Apply Broadly. In previous articles, I have been organizing market movements by match and category using official resale prices. In this fourth installment, I focus on the three group stage matches of the Japanese national team...
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[Official Resale] Part 3: Financial Impact Analysis of Winning Multiple Lotteries

Which seat category has come closest to "fair price"? This time, I will take a deeper look at market trends by category (Cat 1 through 3). For the analysis, I have set assumed face values at Cat 1 equals $600, Cat 2 equals $450, and Cat 3 equals $200, and examined the "rate of decline"...
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[Official Resale] Part 2: Which Match Bubbles Have Burst?

The "Bubble Burst" Immediately After the Combination--Analysis of Price Trends by Match Card (in yen) In the previous article, we summarized the popularity and price trends by country using FIFA's official resale prices. In this second article, we will change the perspective and look at how prices have moved "by matchup card"...
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[Official Resale] Part 1: Japan Ranks 32nd! Analyzing Popular Countries by Resale Prices

Ticket Prices Show the Direction of DemandTicket sales for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have begun, and the official FIFA resale market has amassed ample price data. There is still some time before the tournament itself, and in terms of the overall sales period, we are currently in the early phases of the...
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[World Cup 2026] Good News: $60 Supporter Tickets to Be Introduced

Realistic plan to watch "Japan vs. Netherlands" for 280,000 yen in total. Our national team, Japan, will clash with the powerful Netherlands in this big match. I want to see it there. But the weak yen, high cost of living, and the fact that it will be held in North America make it tough...
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[Analysis] Tunisia Match "Seat Gacha" Strategy: What Are the "Expensive Traps" to Avoid at Japan Matches?

In our last article, we examined the "best seat debate" at Dallas AT&T Stadium for the Netherlands game for you pitch-side people, based on Reddit reviews. In this second installment of the Japan vs. Tunisia match, this time also sent to those of you who are pitch-side, not behind the goal...
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Official Resale Reopens: Japan vs Netherlands Prices Start "A Step Higher Than Expected"

[There is one battle we absolutely cannot lose! ─ ─ I wrote that and summarized the precautions and rules of conduct before the official resale resumed. And now the official resale has actually resumed. However, prices have started much higher than the expected range. Currently, we recommend waiting...
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[A Battle We Cannot Afford to Lose!] How to Beat Dutch Supporters in the Upcoming Official Resale!

This article should be read from beginning to end by anyone who may be attending the official resale tomorrow." The reason is simple. The Official Resale is not a "bailout program" where you can buy at a discount. If you move too hastily, you risk grabbing an expensive, hard-to-see, or regrettable seat. In fact, I...
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The 3rd Ticket Sales (Lottery) Has Begun! 6 Actions to Boost Your Odds and Avoid Instant Sellouts [From Experience]

The FIFA World Cup 2026 3rd Ticket Sales (Lottery) has finally begun. I'm in front of the screen and thinking, "If it's started, I have to apply right away...! It will sell out! If you are clutching your phone impatiently, please wait a moment. Put your phone down and take a deep breath. Wait...
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[Update] What Visa Infinite and JTB told us about 2026 WC tickets

~ JTB has no tours and Infinite is “an unarmed entrance.” But some of the biggest takeaways ~ In my last article, I summarized how to access hospitality through Visa Infinite. However, the JTB/Visa Infinite concierge...
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[Update] JTB Hospitality Site via Visa Infinite Benefit

One Chance for a Sold-Out Grade? In a previous article, I wrote about an urgent action plan to use Visa Infinite to get one step closer to tickets to the Japan game. Since then, I actually applied for the card and accessed Vpass, and found some new issuances of...
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[Complete Guide] Resale Closed! The Only Way to Secure Tickets Right After the Lottery Draw (With Hospitality Price Analysis + JPY Conversion)

*The Japanese yen conversions in this article are calculated at 150 yen to the dollar (assuming fees are included). Actual exchange rates may vary.The draw for the 2026 World Cup (Final Draw) is finally underway. And here is an important move that will affect many fans...
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[Breaking News] Get FIFA World Cup 26 Tickets with Visa Infinite!

A complete record of applying as fast as possible right after release. Why Visa Infinite now? On November 26, 2025, Sumitomo Mitsui Card and Visa announced an exclusive FIFA World Cup 2...
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Resale Disaster Story #5: Are You Kidding Me..

After pressing "Pay Now" late at night, the purchase was completed without issues. But what arrived was the invoice (receipt). There were two amounts listed that I couldn't ignore no matter what. This is where the real story begins...
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So far, I've written about my ticket selection process. Now it's time to actually press the "Pay Now" button. This is a record of that tense moment - dealing with time zone differences, credit card limits, and how I finally made this major purchase decision, along with the payment details...
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Resale Disaster Stories Part 3: I've Made My Choice

In the previous part, I organized the general price trends. This time, combining those trends with the desire to support Japan live, I share my thought process for choosing which matches to target. As of November 2025, before the draw, everything was still uncertain...
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Resale Disaster Stories Part 2: Where to Buy?

In this article I discuss pricing patterns I noticed while doing my own analysis. Even before official announcements were made some general tendencies could be observed. No matchups were set but trends were becoming clear...
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2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Driven by the desire to watch Japan's matches live, I decided to purchase tickets early through the FIFA official resale site before the draw was even held. After actually buying them, I found myself thinking, 'I wish I had known this beforehand...'
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