И-Цзин x ЧМ-2026

“Supreme success. Perseverance furthers. If someone is not correct, he has misfortune. It does not further to undertake anything.”

Innocence and instinct. Play without overthinking. Natural talent beats tactical rigidity.

“Success. It furthers one to administer justice.”

Biting through obstacles. Grit and determination overcome flair. A gritty, hard-earned victory.

“Success. Dense clouds, no rain from our western region.”

Small margins. A single goal, a moment of luck, a referee decision — this one is razor-thin.

“Success. In small matters, it furthers one to undertake something.”

Grace under pressure. Elegant football wins hearts — but does it win matches? Style meets substance.

“Undertakings bring misfortune. Nothing that would further.”

The marrying maiden. A mismatch on paper. The presumed underdog plays without pressure.

“Supreme success. Perseverance furthers. No blame.”

Following the flow. Adapt to the match rhythm — the side that adjusts tactics mid-game prevails.

“Supreme success.”

Great possession. The team that controls the ball controls the match. Dominate the midfield.

“Success. Perseverance. The great man brings good fortune. No blame. When one has something to say, it is not believed.”

Exhaustion and oppression. A tired, weary performance. The fresher legs win — squad depth matters.

“It furthers one to undertake something. It furthers one to cross the great water.”

Increase. A team growing into the tournament. Peaking at the right time — watch this side.

“Success. Galling limitation must not be persevered in.”

Limitation and measure. A tightly controlled match. Discipline and structure define the outcome.

“One must make the matter known at the king's court, crying out with sincerity that there is danger. Do not resort to arms. It furthers one to undertake something.”

Breakthrough. A bold, decisive moment changes everything. One play, one goal, one victory.

“Fellowship with men in the open. Success. It furthers one to cross the great water. The perseverance of the superior man furthers.”

Fellowship and teamwork. The collective spirit outshines any star player. Trust the system.

“Treading upon the tail of the tiger. It does not bite the man. Success.”

Walk carefully. Defensive errors will be punished. The side that makes fewer mistakes advances.

“Success in small matters. It furthers one to undertake something and to see the great man.”

Gentle penetration. A subtle, intelligent performance. Skill and finesse over brute force.

“Supreme success. Perseverance furthers. No blame.”

Following the flow. Adapt to the match rhythm — the side that adjusts tactics mid-game prevails.

“Perseverance furthers.”

Great power. Physical dominance — aerial duels and set pieces favour the stronger side.

“Success. But if the little fox, almost across, gets his tail wet, there is nothing that would further.”

Not yet fording. Unfinished business. The match hangs in the balance until the final whistle.

“Success. But if the little fox, almost across, gets his tail wet, there is nothing that would further.”

Not yet fording. Unfinished business. The match hangs in the balance until the final whistle.

“Success. Shock comes — oh! Laughing words — ha! The shock terrifies for a hundred miles, but he does not let fall the sacrificial spoon.”

Shock and thunder. Sudden, explosive moments. A match decided by flashes of brilliance.

“Success. Perseverance furthers. To take a maiden to wife brings good fortune.”

Mutual attraction. Two evenly matched sides. A balanced, competitive draw or one-goal difference.

“The army needs perseverance and a strong man. Good fortune without blame.”

Discipline and organization carry the day. The better-drilled side advances — set pieces could decide.

“Repeated danger. With sincerity, the heart penetrates. Action is esteemed.”

Danger and the abyss. A nervy, tense encounter. The team that holds its nerve in key moments wins.

“Perseverance brings good fortune. Pay heed to nourishment and to what a person seeks to fill his own mouth.”

Nourishment. Midfield control feeds the attack. The team that wins the middle wins the match.

“Good fortune. Inquire of the oracle once again whether you possess sincerity and constancy — then there is no blame. Those uncertain gradually join. He who comes too late meets misfortune.”

Unity and chemistry make the difference. The team that plays as one will outlast individual brilliance.

“Treading upon the tail of the tiger. It does not bite the man. Success.”

Walk carefully. Defensive errors will be punished. The side that makes fewer mistakes advances.

“Good fortune. Inquire of the oracle once again whether you possess sincerity and constancy — then there is no blame. Those uncertain gradually join. He who comes too late meets misfortune.”

Unity and chemistry make the difference. The team that plays as one will outlast individual brilliance.

“Success. Perseverance. The great man brings good fortune. No blame. When one has something to say, it is not believed.”

Exhaustion and oppression. A tired, weary performance. The fresher legs win — squad depth matters.

“Supreme success. It furthers one to cross the great water. Before the starting point, three days. After the starting point, three days.”

Correcting past mistakes. A team with something to prove will find extra reserves of strength.

“Supreme success. The perseverance of a mare furthers. If the superior man undertakes something, he goes astray at first but later finds guidance. Resting in perseverance brings good fortune.”

The receptive force favours the defensive underdog. Patience and discipline will frustrate a stronger opponent.

“Success. No blame. Perseverance furthers. It furthers one to undertake something.”

Endurance. A marathon, not a sprint. The fitter, more consistent side prevails late.

“Sincere confidence is blocked. Halfway brings good fortune. Going through to the end brings misfortune. It furthers one to see the great man but does not further one to cross the great water.”

Tension and confrontation. A physical, hard-fought battle with cards likely. Composure wins it.

“Success. Perseverance furthers. Small things may be done; great things should not. The flying bird leaves its message: it is not good to strive upward; it is good to remain below. Great good fortune.”

Small exceeding. The underdog's hexagram. A smaller nation punching above its weight.

“Perseverance brings good fortune. Pay heed to nourishment and to what a person seeks to fill his own mouth.”

Nourishment. Midfield control feeds the attack. The team that wins the middle wins the match.

“Supreme success. Perseverance furthers. If someone is not correct, he has misfortune. It does not further to undertake anything.”

Innocence and instinct. Play without overthinking. Natural talent beats tactical rigidity.

“The town may be changed, but the well cannot. Neither decrease nor increase. People come and go and draw from the well. If one gets down almost to the water and the rope does not go all the way, or the jug breaks, misfortune.”

The well. Deep reserves of strength. A team drawing on tradition and history finds a way.

“Supreme success. It furthers to see the great man. Do not worry. Advance toward the south brings good fortune.”

Pushing upward. A team on an upward trajectory. Steady progress through the gears.

“Good fortune. Inquire of the oracle once again whether you possess sincerity and constancy — then there is no blame. Those uncertain gradually join. He who comes too late meets misfortune.”

Unity and chemistry make the difference. The team that plays as one will outlast individual brilliance.

“One must make the matter known at the king's court, crying out with sincerity that there is danger. Do not resort to arms. It furthers one to undertake something.”

Breakthrough. A bold, decisive moment changes everything. One play, one goal, one victory.

“The maiden is powerful. One should not marry such a maiden.”

Coming to meet. An unexpected encounter. The wildcard factor — a tactical surprise or shock result.

“The small departs, the great approaches. Good fortune and success.”

Harmony and flow. A beautiful, free-flowing match where both sides create chances. Attack wins.

“In small matters, good fortune.”

Opposition and polarity. Clash of styles — attack vs defense, possession vs counter. Fascinating duel.

“Keeping his back still so that he no longer feels his body. He goes into his courtyard and does not see his people. No blame.”

Stillness. A tactical standstill. Few chances, tight marking — a defensive masterclass or dull draw.

“Success. Galling limitation must not be persevered in.”

Limitation and measure. A tightly controlled match. Discipline and structure define the outcome.

“Perseverance in hardship furthers.”

Darkening of the light. A favourite facing unexpected difficulty. Wisdom over brute force needed.

“Success in small matters. Perseverance furthers. At the beginning good fortune, at the end disorder.”

Already fording. Everything in place. The prepared, organized side executes its plan perfectly.

“Supreme success. Do not act yet — it furthers one to appoint helpers.”

A chaotic start with early struggles. The team that adapts fastest after kick-off takes control.

“Supreme good fortune. Success.”

The cauldron. Transformation. A team reinventing itself mid-tournament finds a winning formula.

“Fellowship with men in the open. Success. It furthers one to cross the great water. The perseverance of the superior man furthers.”

Fellowship and teamwork. The collective spirit outshines any star player. Trust the system.

“Repeated danger. With sincerity, the heart penetrates. Action is esteemed.”

Danger and the abyss. A nervy, tense encounter. The team that holds its nerve in key moments wins.

“The maiden is given in marriage. Good fortune. Perseverance furthers.”

Gradual development. Slow build-up, patient probing. The goal comes when least expected.

“One must make the matter known at the king's court, crying out with sincerity that there is danger. Do not resort to arms. It furthers one to undertake something.”

Breakthrough. A bold, decisive moment changes everything. One play, one goal, one victory.

“Sincere confidence is blocked. Halfway brings good fortune. Going through to the end brings misfortune. It furthers one to see the great man but does not further one to cross the great water.”

Tension and confrontation. A physical, hard-fought battle with cards likely. Composure wins it.

“Success. The king approaches his temple. It furthers to see the great man. Success and perseverance. Great sacrifice brings good fortune. It furthers to undertake something.”

Gathering together. Collective strength. The team that unites under pressure produces a result.

“Success. Shock comes — oh! Laughing words — ha! The shock terrifies for a hundred miles, but he does not let fall the sacrificial spoon.”

Shock and thunder. Sudden, explosive moments. A match decided by flashes of brilliance.

“Success. The king attains it. Do not worry. Be like the sun at midday.”

Abundance and fullness. Goals, drama, entertainment. A World Cup classic in the making.

“The small departs, the great approaches. Good fortune and success.”

Harmony and flow. A beautiful, free-flowing match where both sides create chances. Attack wins.

“Success. The king approaches his temple. It furthers to see the great man. Success and perseverance. Great sacrifice brings good fortune. It furthers to undertake something.”

Gathering together. Collective strength. The team that unites under pressure produces a result.

“The southwest furthers. The northeast does not further. It furthers to see the great man. Perseverance brings good fortune.”

Obstruction. A tough, grinding match. The side that handles adversity better scrapes through.

“Supreme success. It furthers one to cross the great water. Before the starting point, three days. After the starting point, three days.”

Correcting past mistakes. A team with something to prove will find extra reserves of strength.

“Good fortune. Inquire of the oracle once again whether you possess sincerity and constancy — then there is no blame. Those uncertain gradually join. He who comes too late meets misfortune.”

Unity and chemistry make the difference. The team that plays as one will outlast individual brilliance.

“The maiden is powerful. One should not marry such a maiden.”

Coming to meet. An unexpected encounter. The wildcard factor — a tactical surprise or shock result.

“Success. No blame. Perseverance furthers. It furthers one to undertake something.”

Endurance. A marathon, not a sprint. The fitter, more consistent side prevails late.

“The southwest furthers. The northeast does not further. It furthers to see the great man. Perseverance brings good fortune.”

Obstruction. A tough, grinding match. The side that handles adversity better scrapes through.

“Success. But if the little fox, almost across, gets his tail wet, there is nothing that would further.”

Not yet fording. Unfinished business. The match hangs in the balance until the final whistle.

“Perseverance brings good fortune. Pay heed to nourishment and to what a person seeks to fill his own mouth.”

Nourishment. Midfield control feeds the attack. The team that wins the middle wins the match.

“Sincere confidence is blocked. Halfway brings good fortune. Going through to the end brings misfortune. It furthers one to see the great man but does not further one to cross the great water.”

Tension and confrontation. A physical, hard-fought battle with cards likely. Composure wins it.

“In small matters, good fortune.”

Opposition and polarity. Clash of styles — attack vs defense, possession vs counter. Fascinating duel.

“Perseverance furthers.”

Great power. Physical dominance — aerial duels and set pieces favour the stronger side.

“Sincerity brings supreme good fortune. No blame. One may remain persevering. Even two small bowls can be used for the sacrifice.”

Decrease. Winning with less possession, fewer shots. Efficiency over volume — clinical finishing.

“Success. Perseverance furthers. To take a maiden to wife brings good fortune.”

Mutual attraction. Two evenly matched sides. A balanced, competitive draw or one-goal difference.

“Perseverance in hardship furthers.”

Darkening of the light. A favourite facing unexpected difficulty. Wisdom over brute force needed.

“The small departs, the great approaches. Good fortune and success.”

Harmony and flow. A beautiful, free-flowing match where both sides create chances. Attack wins.