World Cup 2026 Journey

If Someone Who Won't Attend Wins the Lottery, Can You Really Use Their Ticket?

On this site, I have written several articles about how to ask friends and family to help with the lottery and what to watch out for. The most common question recently has been: "My friend (or family member) who helped is not going to the venue, so can I receive the winning tickets and go myself?"...

2025.12.26

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[Ticket Lottery] How Many People Should You Ask to Help Reach an "80% Win Rate"? (Family & Friends Cooperation Guide)

In the previous article, I calculated the odds based on "the number of people actually going." This time is the continuation: "We do not have enough people on our own, so let us ask family and friends who are not going to help out!" This is about requesting their cooperation. Next time, I will cover the actual phone operations for making the request, and the absolute no-go mistakes...

2025.12.25

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[Ticket Lottery] Rough Odds Estimate (Companion-Only Version)

For the lottery, applying as a group of 2, 3, or 4 people gives you better chances of winning than applying alone. By "cooperation" in this article, I mean that each person going to the venue applies using their own account. Asking family or friends who are not attending to help increase your entries is...

2025.12.25

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[Monterrey] Japan Match Kicks Off at "10 PM Local Time" - The Latest Kickoff of the Tournament

The 2026 North America World Cup: Monterrey, Mexico, where Japan's match will take place. This Japan vs. Tunisia match is not just another group stage game. From the kickoff time to its historical significance, this is set to be one of the most unique nights of the entire tournament. South Africa...

2025.12.22

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[Ticket Lottery] Things to know when asking friends or family to help with the lottery

Tickets for this World Cup are fully transferable, so if you win the lottery, you can transfer them entirely. So you might think, "If family and friends each apply under their own names, we can increase our winning odds." You may be tempted to set up multiple accounts with slightly changed addresses. However, in reality...

2025.12.21

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[Official Resale] Part 5: Whatever Happened to Those Resale Tickets I Bought in Bulk?

On this site, I have been candidly sharing my real experiences with the FIFA official resale in the "Resale Failure Stories" series. This time, as a follow-up, I will give a brief update on the current status of the knockout stage resale tickets I previously purchased.

2025.12.21

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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...

2025.12.21

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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"...

2025.12.21

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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"...

2025.12.20

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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...

2025.12.20

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[Dallas] Detailed seating chart finally released! How are the supporter seats arranged?

Where and How Many Japan Supporters' Seats Will Be Provided FIFA World Cup 2026.The detailed official seating map for Dallas (AT&T Stadium) has finally been released. This allows us to see which price categories will be placed where in the stadium...

2025.12.19

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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...

2025.12.18

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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...

2025.12.16

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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...

2025.12.16

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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...

2025.12.14

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How to Read the Airfare Table on the Top Page

And why you need to be aware of this now First, I'm going to write a little harshly. Before there are "no good seats left" to watch the World Cup, the reality is that you will not be able to get there in the first place. The main reason for this is airline tickets. I have actually been there for six tournaments so far, and...

2025.12.14

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[Reddit Analysis] The "Best Seat" Debate at AT&T Stadium for the Netherlands Match: Where Would Local Fans Sit?

AT&T Stadium (aka Jerry World) is just huge. That is why "where is the best place" is an annual debate. In this article, we pick up what Cowboys fans are discussing on Reddit, a message board in the U.S., based on their own experiences and...

2025.12.14

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Rough Itinerary Plan Special Edition: One Solution to Soaring Dallas Hotel Prices

On June 14 (Sun.), the big match against the Netherlands (Match 11) will be held in Dallas, and one of the hurdles for watching the match on site is "securing hotel and transportation". Searching around the stadium area, you may be thinking, "It costs over 100,000 yen per night within walking distance..." or "It costs several tens of thousands of yen even if it is a little further away..."...

2025.12.13

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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...

2025.12.12

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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...

2025.12.11

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