Sports Lottery 'WINNER' for Soccer World Cup: Voting Status for Semifinal Matches 'France vs Spain' and 'England vs Argentina' Revealed!

The Japan Sport Promotion Center (JSC), an independent administrative institution, is currently selling the sports lottery 'WINNER' targeting the Soccer World Cup jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

The 'Single Match Prediction Lottery,' available for all 104 matches, allows fans to purchase tickets for any individual match—whether it's their favorite team or a game featuring a player they're following.

The sports lottery offers a unique way to enjoy the excitement of the World Cup as it unfolds.

Today, we present the current voting status for the semifinal matchups: 'France vs Spain' and 'England vs Argentina'.

Sales for 'France vs Spain' will close on Tuesday, July 14, at 23:30, while sales for 'England vs Argentina' will close on Wednesday, July 15, at 23:30. *

* Closing times may vary depending on the sales location and payment method. Please check the official lottery information for each match.

'WINNER' Sales Schedule for Soccer World Cup Semifinals (Times in Japan Standard Time)

[Single Match Prediction] (Predicting the match result within 90 minutes)

* Closing times may vary depending on the sales location and payment method. Please check the official lottery information for each match.

For detailed information on sales schedules and designated matches, please visit the official Sports Lottery website:

(https://www.toto-dream.com/)

* Please note that the sales period is short.

Voting Status for Soccer World Cup Semifinals (as of 13:00 on Tuesday, July 14) *1

For the first semifinal, 'France vs Spain,' 47%*2 of bets predict a French victory, while 29%*3 predict a Spanish win. The most popular single bet is 'France 2–1 Spain,' with a payout odds of 4.0 times.

For the second semifinal, 'England vs Argentina,' 36%*2 of bets predict an English victory, while 39%*3 predict an Argentine win. The most popular single bet is 'England 1–2 Argentina,' with a payout odds of 4.6 times.

*1 Voting status as of 13:00 on July 14. Payout odds (odds) will fluctuate until sales close based on betting trends.

Payout odds are updated in real time on the official Sports Lottery website (https://www.toto-dream.com/).

*2 Total percentage of votes predicting victory for France or England (bet options No.1–No.7).

*3 Total percentage of votes predicting victory for Spain or Argentina (bet options No.8–No.14).

Predictions are based on 90-minute match results only. Extra time results are not included.

Voting Status for 'France vs Spain' (as of 13:00 on Tuesday, July 14)

Voting Status for 'England vs Argentina' (as of 13:00 on Tuesday, July 14)

'WINNER' Sales Schedule for the Soccer World Cup (Times in Japan Standard Time)

[Single Match Prediction]

'WINNER' Sales Overview *4

A portion of the 'WINNER' sales revenue is allocated as grants for sports promotion and is also returned to club teams in J.League and B.LEAGUE, supporting player development, facility improvements, and team strengthening.

About Sports Lottery

Two-thirds of the net revenue from sports lottery sales—after deducting prize payouts and operational costs—is allocated to sports promotion grants. These grants serve as a vital force in nurturing sports in Japan.

Since 2002, sports lottery revenue has funded approximately 310.4 billion yen in grants (including projected allocations for fiscal 2026).

Grants have been used for upgrading sports facilities (e.g., grassing fields), organizing local sports programs and tournaments, and developing future top athletes.

Moving forward, we will continue to enhance product offerings and sales methods to provide more enjoyable experiences for customers, while implementing effective grant programs to contribute to the development of Japanese sports.

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