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.

Lee Kang-Hee

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Career clubs

Gyeongnam FC

2023–2025

55 apps

Austria Vienna

2025

24 apps

Korea Republic U23

2024

3 apps

Suwon Bluewings

2021–2023

1 apps

Busan I Park

2022

18 apps

Career transfers

Gyeongnam FC Austria Vienna
30 Jun 2025Transfer
Gyeongnam FC Austria Vienna
27 Jun 2025Transfer
Suwon Bluewings Gyeongnam FC
1 Aug 2023
Suwon Bluewings Gyeongnam FC
1 Jan 2023Loan
Suwon Bluewings Busan I Park
10 Jan 2022Loan

Competitions

K League 2· South-Korea

Bundesliga· Austria

AFC U23 Asian Cup· World

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

FA Cup· South-Korea

Cup· Austria

K League 1· South-Korea

Recent form

vs Lask Linz

Bundesliga · 0–3

@ Rapid Vienna

Bundesliga · 2–0

vs TSV Hartberg

Bundesliga · 1–0

@ Sturm Graz

Bundesliga · 1–1

89'6.6

@ Red Bull Salzburg

Bundesliga · 1–3

90'7.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Rating
2025	Austria Vienna	27	6.57
2024	Gyeongnam FC	34	6.77
2023	Gyeongnam FC	21	—
2022	Busan I Park	18	—
2021	Suwon Bluewings	1	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

← All World Cup stars