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 Chung-Yong

Korea Republic

Korea Republic37 yrs

Age

180 cm

Height

70 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

Career clubs

Ulsan Hyundai FC

2021–2025

175 apps⚽ 11

Career transfers

Bolton Crystal Palace
2 Feb 2015
FC Seoul Bolton
15 Aug 2009Transfer

Injury record

Knock

Oct 2017 – Dec 2017

Knock

Nov 2016

Ankle Injury

Jan 2015 – Apr 2015

Broken Leg

Jul 2011 – May 2012

Competitions

K League 1· South-Korea

AFC Champions League Elite· World

FA Cup· South-Korea

FIFA Club World Cup· World

Recent form

vs Gwangju FC

K League 1 · 4–0

⚽ 1🅰 182'7.7

vs Jeju United FC

K League 1 · 1–0

90'6.9

@ Bucheon FC 1995

K League 1 · 2–2

57'6.9

vs Ulsan Hyundai FC

K League 1 · 1–2

56'

vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC

K League 1 · 2–1

45'

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Ulsan Hyundai FC	31	2	1	6.91
2024	Ulsan Hyundai FC	32	1	2	6.98
2023	Ulsan Hyundai FC	35	2	0	6.85
2022	Ulsan Hyundai FC	43	3	5	7.06
2021	Ulsan Hyundai FC	34	3	3	6.89

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

106

Fouls

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