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.

An Jae-Jun

Korea Republic

Korea Republic24 yrs

Age

185 cm

Height

80 kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

Career clubs

Pohang Steelers

2024–2025

23 apps⚽ 2

Bucheon FC 1995

2021–2024

76 apps⚽ 17

Korea Republic U23

2022–2024

11 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Bucheon FC 1995 Pohang Steelers
3 Jul 2024
Dukla Praha Bucheon FC 1995
4 Feb 2021Free transfer

Competitions

K League 2· South-Korea

K League 1· South-Korea

Asian Games· World

AFC Champions League Two· World

AFC U23 Asian Cup· World

AFC Champions League Elite· World

FA Cup· South-Korea

Recent form

@ Daejeon Citizen

K League 1 · 2–0

@ Jeonbuk Motors

K League 1 · 2–3

23'6.5

vs Daejeon Citizen

K League 1 · 1–0

vs Bucheon FC 1995

K League 1 · 0–0

vs Gamba Osaka

AFC Champions League Two · 1–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Pohang Steelers	12	1	0	6.54
2024	Pohang Steelers	23	2	1	6.80
2023	Bucheon FC 1995	23	11	0	—
2022	Bucheon FC 1995	33	7	0	—
2021	Bucheon FC 1995	19	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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