
December 2026, 5

In 2026, the FIFA World Cup, eagerly awaited by football fans worldwide, kicked off, creating a huge buzz around the globe! While attending matches in the USA, Canada, or Mexico, or enjoying the excitement at a sports bar, are fantastic options, how about a new viewing style: "Gathering around a large screen with friends at a luxury resort surrounded by Japan's stunning natural beauty and sharing the thrill"? This article will introduce the highlights of the 2026 World Cup, star players from the Premier League and La Liga who are attracting global attention, and a selection of the latest glamping resorts in Japan that offer the best possible World Cup experience. Invite your friends or loved ones and celebrate this quadrennial football spectacle in the perfect setting!
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For all football fans, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is undoubtedly the most anticipated global sporting event. This year's tournament will be co-hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking the first time in World Cup history that three countries have co-hosted the event. The number of participating countries has been expanded to 48, resulting in a total of 104 thrilling matches. The opening match will be held at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, and the highly anticipated final will take place at the MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, USA!
Looking back at the history of the FIFA World Cup, this world tournament began in 1930. In the history of football, the Brazilian national team has won the World Cup the most times, lifting the trophy five times. Following them are the German national team and the Italian national team, each with four World Cup titles. Countless legendary football stars have emerged from each FIFA World Cup.
Here we introduce the world-class superstars who will be the stars of this tournament, playing in leagues such as the Premier League, La Liga, and Ligue 1.
He is a key player for the Argentine national team and currently plays for Inter Miami CF in Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States. He is one of the most influential star players in the history of the FIFA World Cup, boasting a brilliant record including eight Ballon d'Or awards, two World Cup Golden Balls, and eight FIFA World Player of the Year awards. In the 2003 season, he scored 37 goals in 30 matches, winning the season's Most Valuable Player and top scorer awards, and achieving an unprecedented treble by winning the league title, the Spanish King's Cup, and the Catalan Cup.
Known affectionately as "CR7," the Portuguese national team superstar currently plays for Al Nassr FC in Saudi Arabia. Even at 41 years old, he still yearns to showcase his overwhelming talent once again on the World Cup stage. As of December 2nd, he had scored 801 goals, becoming the first football player in history to surpass 800 career goals. His annual income is $450 million, making him the highest-earning athlete in the world.
Born in Paris, France, he is the star striker for the French national team. Even after transferring to Real Madrid, he will continue to showcase his incredible speed and ability to break through defenses at the World Cup. In the 2018 World Cup, he became the youngest goalscorer in the history of the French national team and the second teenager in history, after Pelé, to score in a World Cup final.
A rising star for both the Spanish national team and FC Barcelona, he has won the Kopa Trophy, awarded to the best young player, multiple times in a row and is considered one of the most anticipated football prodigies for future World Cups. He is currently attracting the most attention, but there are concerns that he may miss the World Cup qualifiers (or the first match) due to a hamstring injury he sustained in April.
A phenomenal "goal-scoring machine" who plays for Manchester City in the Premier League. A world-class striker who leads the Norwegian national team, he is hailed as one of the two giants who will lead the new era of football, alongside Mbappé.
Born and raised in the English football environment, he displayed a keen sense of the game's tempo and physical strength from a young age. In his youth, he excelled not only in physical ability but also in his ability to read the game, positioning, and decision-making. According to statistics from the data site Opta, he is also the youngest professional team player to score a goal in the history of the DFB-Pokal (German Cup).
He plays for Paris Saint-Germain FC in Ligue 1 and is also a member of the Portuguese national team. He has won many titles to date, including the Primeira Liga (Portuguese league) title, the Taça da Liga (Portuguese league cup) title, and the Ligue 1 title.
In the 2025-26 season, he scored 32 goals in La Liga, winning the top scorer award. He has already won the 2018 Russia World Cup and achieved a hat-trick (3 goals) in the final of the 2022 Qatar World Cup. He was selected as the runner-up in the 2022 Best FIFA Football Awards. He currently plays for Real Madrid in La Liga and is also the captain of the French national team.
He is one of the most explosive and captivating wingers in modern football. Although he has been embroiled in serious racial discrimination issues, his talent is undeniable. As a key forward for Real Madrid, he has delivered outstanding performances on the pitch, and in 2022 he was instrumental in leading the team to victory in the Champions League. In 2018, he became Real Madrid's first player born in the 2000s to appear in a match.
He made his debut for Strømsgodset IF, becoming the youngest player to appear in the Eliteserien (Norwegian league), and in May 2014, he became the youngest goalscorer in the league. He made his senior national team debut against the UAE in 2014, setting the record for the youngest player to appear in a senior national team match at the age of 15. He then moved to Arsenal, where he led the team with his exceptional creativity and leadership, and won the Premier League Player of the Year award at the London Football Awards.
We introduce luxurious glamping facilities in Japan where you can refresh yourself in the great outdoors while watching the exciting matches of the World Cup. All rooms are equipped with large screens and projectors, so you can enjoy public viewing in your own private space!


Located in the Yamanakako area of Yamanashi Prefecture, this is a top-class glamping facility where every guest room is equipped with natural hot springs. After enjoying a private BBQ in a location with a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji, you can watch the World Cup on the big screen using the theater system in your room! After the exciting matches, you can spend a luxurious time with your friends soaking up the afterglow of the game in the hot springs or sauna.


This resort villa is nestled in a nature-rich area known as "Kyoto of the Forests." In addition to a spacious living area, it is equipped with a comfortable indoor bathroom where you can bathe while overlooking a clear stream. Furthermore, it is equipped with a high-definition projector, "XGIMI Horizon Pro 4K." In the evening, you can enjoy a special BBQ set, Kyoto's famous grilled eel, and grilled Kyoto vegetables, and cheer on the Premier League stars on the big screen with a beer in hand.


This glamping resort is located in Sekigahara, Gifu Prefecture, a historically significant area. In the suite rooms, you can experience a herbal sauna that is effective for relieving fatigue. Furthermore, it is equipped with a bonfire and a spacious private garden. At the night bar in the lobby, you can casually enjoy drinks such as beer and plum wine with friends while discussing the football tactics of various countries in the World Cup.


This glamping facility is located on Ikuchijima Island in the Seto Inland Sea. It offers a variety of activities, including fishing on the island and making freshly squeezed lemon squash using lemons grown in the Seto Inland Sea. The dome tents are equipped with home theaters, allowing guests to enjoy watching soccer matches in a resort-like atmosphere while gazing at the flickering campfire flames from inside.


Located on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, this luxury resort offers stunning sunsets and ocean views. Each private terrace features a bonfire area where guests can enjoy a luxurious BBQ using local Awaji Island ingredients. Furthermore, guest rooms are equipped with projectors and a 5.1ch home theater system. For soccer fans, this is the ultimate experience: watching live World Cup matches with powerful sound while soaking in the bath.
A: The 2026 FIFA World Cup will have a historic format, with a staggering 48 national teams participating in this world-class football spectacle. This will be a major historical turning point for football fans around the world and for the development of football!
A: The final match of this World Cup will be held at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, USA. Tens of thousands of soccer fans will be there to witness the moment a new world champion is crowned.
A: Watching a game isn't just about going to the stadium. We also recommend staying at a luxury glamping facility in Japan with a private hot spring or a large-screen theater (such as GLAMP Resort). During the day, you can enjoy activities and sightseeing in nature, and at night, you can cheer on the world's top stars to your heart's content in a luxurious private space.
The World Cup is a major life event for football fans, held only once every four years. Moreover, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be a historic tournament, being the first ever to be co-hosted by three countries. Even while staying in Japan, why not head to a luxurious glamping resort with your best friends and immerse yourself in the thrilling matches of the world with a beer in hand in a luxurious setting?

He is an editor at Resort Glamping.com, a glamping-focused media outlet visited by approximately 100 million people a month. He has written over 150 articles introducing glamping facilities and experience reports, and is involved in a wide range of glamping facility services, from planning and development to operation and customer acquisition consulting.






























