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.

Hwang Seok-Ho

Korea Republic

Korea Republic36 yrs

Age

183 cm

Height

80 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

Career clubs

Ulsan Hyundai FC

2023–2025

44 apps⚽ 1

Suwon Bluewings

2025

0 apps

Sagan Tosu

2021–2024

74 apps⚽ 6

Career transfers

Ulsan Hyundai FC Suwon Bluewings
5 Jun 2025Transfer
Shimizu S-pulse Sagan Tosu
9 Jan 2021Free transfer
Tianjin Teda Shimizu S-pulse
6 Jan 2018
Kashima Tianjin Teda
9 Jan 2017
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Kashima
1 Jan 2015

Competitions

J1 League· Japan

K League 1· South-Korea

AFC Champions League Elite· World

J-League Cup· Japan

Emperor Cup· Japan

FA Cup· South-Korea

K League 2· South-Korea

Recent form

vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC

K League 1 · 3–2

@ Jeju United FC

K League 1 · 2–1

90'6.9

@ Shanghai Shenhua

AFC Champions League Elite · 2–1

13'6.3

vs SHANGHAI SIPG

AFC Champions League Elite · 1–3

vs Suwon City FC

K League 1 · 4–2

90'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Ulsan Hyundai FC	3	0	0	6.90
2024	Ulsan Hyundai FC	25	0	0	6.89
2023	Sagan Tosu	34	3	0	6.69
2022	Sagan Tosu	27	4	1	6.87
2021	Sagan Tosu	29	0	1	6.91

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

183

Fouls

← All World Cup stars