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.

Jegal Jae-Min

Korea Republic

Korea Republic25 yrs

Age

178 cm cm

Height

74 kg kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

Career clubs

Gimpo Citizen

2024–2025

18 apps

Jeju United FC

2023–2025

4 apps

Mokpo City

2023

26 apps⚽ 12

Gimhae City

2022

5 apps

Daegu FC

2021

0 apps

Career transfers

Jeju United FC Hwaseong
15 Jan 2026Transfer
Gimpo Citizen Jeju United FC
30 Dec 2025Return from loan
Jeju United FC Gimpo Citizen
27 Jul 2024Loan
Mokpo City Jeju United FC
2 Jan 2024
Dangjin Citizen Mokpo City
1 Jan 2023Free transfer
Gimhae City Dangjin Citizen
22 Jun 2022
Daegu FC Gimhae City
1 Jan 2022Free transfer
Gimpo Citizen Jeju United FC
1 Jan 1926

Competitions

K3 League· South-Korea

K League 2· South-Korea

K League 1· South-Korea

FA Cup· South-Korea

Recent form

vs Incheon United

K League 1 · 1–0

45'6.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Gimpo Citizen	10	0	1	6.51
2024	Jeju United FC	12	0	0	6.70
2023	Mokpo City	26	12	0	—
2022	Gimhae City	5	0	0	—
2021	Daegu FC	0	0	0	—

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