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.

Defender#3

Lee Tae-Suk

South Korea

Korea Republic23 yrs

Age

177 cm

Height

72 kg

Weight

Defender

Position

Defence — left

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Pohang Steelers

2024–2025

29 apps

Austria Vienna

2025

28 apps⚽ 3

South Korea

2025

8 apps⚽ 1

FC Seoul

2021–2024

79 apps

Korea Republic U23

2024

18 apps

Career transfers

Pohang Steelers Austria Vienna
2 Aug 2025Transfer
FC Seoul Pohang Steelers
31 Jul 2024Free transfer

Competitions

K League 1· South-Korea

Bundesliga· Austria

AFC U23 Asian Cup· World

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Friendlies· World

FA Cup· South-Korea

EAFF E-1 Football Championship· World

Recent form

@ Mexico

World Cup · 0–1

vs Czechia

World Cup · 2–1

69'7.3

vs El Salvador

Friendlies · 1–0

90'7.7

vs Trinidad and Tobago

Friendlies · 5–0

vs Lask Linz

Bundesliga · 0–3

85'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Austria Vienna	58	4	6	6.96
2024	Korea Republic U23	39	0	2	6.70
2023	FC Seoul	18	0	1	6.81
2022	FC Seoul	28	0	0	6.66
2021	FC Seoul	19	0	2	6.93

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

143

Fouls

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