The Mirror
·Jul 2026
England fan spends £40,000 house deposit on 'once in a lifetime' World Cup trip with dad to follow Three Lions
A 34-year-old England fan, Jack Goodwin, spent his £40,000 house deposit to take his father to every potential England match at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, including a £4,000 ticket to the final. He pre-booked all travel and accommodation through to the last match, driven by confidence that England will advance. Goodwin described the high cost of tickets, the stress of group-stage uncertainty, and the trip as a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience.