Just three days prior to the launch of 2002 World Cup ticket sales for residents of Japan, the Japanese World Cup Organizing Committee on Friday announced the postponement of the start of sales due to technical failures related to the Internet sales system as well as misprints on the application forms.
The announcement came following Friday's final decision by FIFA.
Because of the JAWOC postponement, its cohosting partner in South Korea also decided to put off the start of its ticket sales on Oct. 2. FIFA will also delay its plans for selling tickets for the time being. JAWOC refused to unveil how soon it will start selling tickets as that will all depend on how soon the Japanese committee can sort out its problems involving FIFA.