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.

Byeon Jun-Soo

Korea Republic

Korea Republic24 yrs

Age

190 cm

Height

88 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Gwangju FC

2023–2025

75 apps⚽ 3

South Korea

2025

1 apps

Korea Republic U23

2024

8 apps

Daejeon Citizen

2021–2023

21 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Jeonbuk Motors Gimcheon Sangmu FC
18 Jan 2026Loan
Gwangju FC Jeonbuk Motors
15 Jan 2026Transfer
Gwangju FC Gimcheon Sangmu FC
14 Dec 2025Loan
Daejeon Citizen Gwangju FC
18 Jan 2024

Injury record

Injury

Mar 2025

Competitions

K League 1· South-Korea

K League 2· South-Korea

AFC Champions League Elite· World

AFC U23 Asian Cup· World

FA Cup· South-Korea

EAFF E-1 Football Championship· World

Friendlies· World

Recent form

@ Bucheon FC 1995

K League 1 · 2–0

⚽ 190'7.6

@ Jeju United FC

K League 1 · 1–1

31'6.9

vs Ulsan Hyundai FC

K League 1 · 2–0

90'7.3

@ Daegu FC

K League 1 · 0–1

90'6.6

vs FC Anyang

K League 1 · 1–0

90'7.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Gwangju FC	34	1	0	7.01
2024	Gwangju FC	39	2	2	6.71
2023	Gwangju FC	12	1	0	6.75
2022	Daejeon Citizen	19	0	0	—
2021	Daejeon Citizen	1	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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