When does the 2026 FIFA World Cup start?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026, with the opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Where is the 2026 World Cup Final?

The Final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York metro area) on July 19, 2026.

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

48 teams will compete in the 2026 World Cup — the first time the tournament has been expanded from 32 to 48 teams.

How many host cities are there?

16 host cities across 3 countries: 11 in the USA, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada.

How many matches will be played?

104 matches will be played over 39 days, from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Yu Kang-Hyun

Korea Republic

Korea Republic29 yrs

Age

Forward — centre

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

Career clubs

Daejeon Citizen

2023–2025

32 apps⚽ 2

Gimcheon Sangmu FC

2023–2025

27 apps⚽ 6

Asan Mugunghwa

2022

40 apps⚽ 19

Gyeongnam FC

2021

5 apps

Career transfers

Gimcheon Sangmu FC Daejeon Citizen
2 Jul 2025Return from loan
Daejeon Citizen Gimcheon Sangmu FC
2 Jan 2024Loan
Asan Mugunghwa Daejeon Citizen
1 Jan 2023
Gyeongnam FC Asan Mugunghwa
5 Jan 2022
Chrudim Gyeongnam FC
22 Jul 2021Free transfer
Slovan Liberec Baník Sokolov
4 Feb 2020Loan
Pohang Steelers Daegu FC
30 Jul 2016
Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers
1 Jan 2016

Competitions

K League 1· South-Korea

K League 2· South-Korea

FA Cup· South-Korea

Recent form

vs FC Seoul

K League 1 · 1–2

74'6.3

vs Pohang Steelers

K League 1 · 0–2

@ FC Seoul

K League 1 · 1–0

⚽ 165'6.6

vs Jeonbuk Motors

K League 1 · 0–1

15'7.2

vs Gangwon FC

K League 1 · 1–1

69'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Daejeon Citizen	12	1	1	6.74
2024	Gimcheon Sangmu FC	27	6	0	6.63
2023	Daejeon Citizen	20	1	2	6.71
2022	Asan Mugunghwa	40	19	0	—
2021	Gyeongnam FC	5	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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