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 Kun-Hee

Korea Republic

Korea Republic27 yrs

Age

187 cm

Height

79 kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

Career clubs

Gimcheon Sangmu FC

2025

5 apps

Gwangju FC

2022–2024

54 apps⚽ 12

Jeju United FC

2023

12 apps⚽ 3

Seoul E-Land FC

2021

10 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Jeju United FC Gimcheon Sangmu FC
7 Apr 2025Loan
Gwangju FC Jeju United FC
17 Jan 2025Transfer
Gwangju FC Jeju United FC
15 Jan 2025Transfer
Gwangju FC Gwangju FC
1 Jan 2023
Seoul E-Land FC Gwangju FC
9 Jan 2022Loan
Gimcheon Sangmu FC Jeju United FC
7 Oct 1926

Competitions

K League 1· South-Korea

K League 2· South-Korea

FA Cup· South-Korea

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Recent form

@ Bucheon FC 1995

K League 1 · 2–0

87'6.2

@ Jeju United FC

K League 1 · 1–1

90'5.9

@ Incheon United

K League 1 · 1–2

81'

@ Ulsan Hyundai FC

K League 1 · 0–0

70'6.2

@ Daejeon Citizen

K League 1 · 1–1

⚽ 185'7.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Gimcheon Sangmu FC	5	0	1	6.70
2024	Gwangju FC	37	6	0	6.62
2023	Jeju United FC	13	3	0	6.83
2022	Gwangju FC	16	6	0	—
2021	Seoul E-Land FC	10	1	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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