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.

Hong Joon-Ho

Korea Republic

Korea Republic32 yrs

Age

190 cm cm

Height

77 kg kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

Career clubs

Jeju United FC

2023–2025

21 apps⚽ 1

Cheongju

2025

12 apps

FC Seoul

2021

18 apps

Career transfers

Jeju United FC Suwon City FC
18 Jan 2026Transfer
Cheongju Jeju United FC
30 Dec 2025Return from loan
Jeju United FC Cheongju
17 Jan 2025Loan
Yangpyeong Jeju United FC
1 Jan 2024
Jeju United FC Yangpyeong
1 Feb 2022Loan
FC Seoul Jeju United FC
20 Jul 2021
Gwangju FC FC Seoul
3 Feb 2021
Ulsan Hyundai FC Gwangju FC
1 Feb 2019
Gwangju FC Ulsan Hyundai FC
29 Jun 2018Loan
Cheongju Jeju United FC
1 Jan 1926

Competitions

K League 1· South-Korea

K League 2· South-Korea

FA Cup· South-Korea

Recent form

vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC

K League 1 · 1–0

86'6.9

@ FC Seoul

K League 1 · 0–1

vs Incheon United

K League 1 · 0–1

vs Incheon United

K League 1 · 1–0

@ Gimcheon Sangmu FC

K League 1 · 0–1

18'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Cheongju	12	0	6.63
2024	Jeju United FC	21	1	6.90
2023	Jeju United FC	0	0	—
2021	FC Seoul	18	0	6.53

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

← All World Cup stars