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.

Kang Seong-Jin

Korea Republic

Korea Republic22 yrs

Age

178 cm

Height

76 kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

FC Seoul

2021–2025

86 apps⚽ 6

Suwon Bluewings

2025

0 apps

Korea Republic U23

2024

3 apps

Korea Republic U20

2023

11 apps⚽ 2

South Korea

2022

0 apps

Career transfers

FC Seoul Suwon Bluewings
15 Jan 2026Transfer
Suwon Bluewings FC Seoul
30 Dec 2025Return from loan
FC Seoul Suwon Bluewings
24 Jul 2025Loan

Competitions

K League 1· South-Korea

FA Cup· South-Korea

World Cup - U20· World

AFC U20 Asian Cup· World

AFC U23 Asian Cup· World

Friendlies· World

K League 2· South-Korea

Recent form

vs Suwon City FC

K League 1 · 1–1

vs Jeonbuk Motors

K League 1 · 0–1

45'6.3

vs Daegu FC

K League 1 · 3–2

vs FC Anyang

K League 1 · 2–1

@ Gimcheon Sangmu FC

K League 1 · 3–1

24'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	FC Seoul	6	1	0	6.30
2024	FC Seoul	27	3	1	6.55
2023	Korea Republic U20	14	2	0	6.49
2022	FC Seoul	39	1	4	6.61
2021	FC Seoul	14	1	2	6.71

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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