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.

Yu In-Soo

Korea Republic

Korea Republic31 yrs

Age

178 cm

Height

71 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

Career clubs

Jeju United FC

2023–2025

44 apps⚽ 1

Gangwon FC

2023–2024

30 apps⚽ 3

Gimcheon Sangmu FC

2021–2022

39 apps⚽ 3

Seongnam FC

2022

0 apps

Career transfers

Gangwon FC Jeju United FC
19 Jan 2025Transfer
Seongnam FC Gangwon FC
1 Jan 2023
Gimcheon Sangmu FC Seongnam FC
8 Sept 2022
Seongnam FC Gimcheon Sangmu FC
8 Mar 2021Loan
FC Tokyo Seongnam FC
4 Jan 2020
Avispa Fukuoka FC Tokyo
1 Jan 2019
FC Tokyo Avispa Fukuoka
1 Feb 2018Loan

Competitions

K League 1· South-Korea

K League 2· South-Korea

FA Cup· South-Korea

Recent form

vs FC Seoul

K League 1 · 2–1

45'6.7

@ Incheon United

K League 1 · 0–1

90'6.9

vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC

K League 1 · 1–1

90'6.3

@ Pohang Steelers

K League 1 · 2–0

90'

vs Bucheon FC 1995

K League 1 · 1–0

90'7.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Jeju United FC	35	1	6.77
2024	Gangwon FC	29	2	6.70
2023	Jeju United FC	10	1	6.70
2022	Gimcheon Sangmu FC	19	2	6.98
2021	Gimcheon Sangmu FC	20	1	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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