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.

Kim Hyun-Woo

Korea Republic

Korea Republic26 yrs

Age

183 cm

Height

74 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

Career clubs

Daejeon Citizen

2023–2025

44 apps⚽ 1

Gimcheon Sangmu FC

2025

2 apps

Ulsan Hyundai FC

2022

1 apps

Korea Republic U23

2022

1 apps

Dinamo Zagreb II

2021

10 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Daejeon Citizen Gimcheon Sangmu FC
13 Jun 2025Loan
Daejeon Citizen Gimcheon Sangmu FC
4 Jun 2025Loan
NK Slaven Belupo Dinamo Zagreb II
12 Aug 2021
Dinamo Zagreb Istra 1961
30 Sept 2020

Competitions

K League 1· South-Korea

First NL· Croatia

AFC Champions League Elite· World

AFC U23 Asian Cup· World

FA Cup· South-Korea

Recent form

@ Bucheon FC 1995

K League 1 · 2–0

19'6.3

@ Jeju United FC

K League 1 · 1–1

59'6.9

@ Incheon United

K League 1 · 1–2

90'

@ Ulsan Hyundai FC

K League 1 · 0–0

11'6.6

@ Daejeon Citizen

K League 1 · 1–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Gimcheon Sangmu FC	2	0	6.75
2024	Daejeon Citizen	26	1	6.99
2023	Daejeon Citizen	18	0	6.59
2022	Ulsan Hyundai FC	2	0	7.30
2021	Dinamo Zagreb II	10	1	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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