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.

Kim Bong-Soo

Korea Republic

Korea Republic26 yrs

Age

182 cm

Height

78 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Daejeon Citizen

2023–2025

38 apps

Gimcheon Sangmu FC

2023–2025

38 apps

South Korea

2025

20 apps

Jeju United FC

2021–2023

65 apps⚽ 3

Career transfers

Jeju United FC Daejeon Citizen
13 Jun 2025Transfer
Jeju United FC Daejeon Citizen
10 Jun 2025Transfer
Gimcheon Sangmu FC Jeju United FC
3 Jun 2025Return from loan
Jeju United FC Gimcheon Sangmu FC
1 Jan 2024Loan

Competitions

K League 1· South-Korea

Friendlies· World

FA Cup· South-Korea

EAFF E-1 Football Championship· World

K League 2· South-Korea

Recent form

vs FC Seoul

K League 1 · 1–2

86'7.0

vs Pohang Steelers

K League 1 · 0–2

90'7.6

@ Ulsan Hyundai FC

K League 1 · 4–1

🅰 190'7.6

@ FC Seoul

K League 1 · 1–0

90'7.0

@ Pohang Steelers

K League 1 · 0–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Daejeon Citizen	40	0	0	7.02
2024	Gimcheon Sangmu FC	38	0	0	7.16
2023	Daejeon Citizen	21	0	0	6.98
2022	Jeju United FC	34	0	0	7.01
2021	Jeju United FC	28	3	1	6.73

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

← All World Cup stars