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.

Lee You-Hyeon

Korea Republic

Korea Republic28 yrs

Age

179 cm

Height

74 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Gangwon FC

2024–2025

59 apps⚽ 1

Jeonbuk Motors

2021–2024

19 apps

Gimcheon Sangmu FC

2023

19 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Jeonbuk Motors Gangwon FC
17 Jan 2025Transfer
Gangwon FC Jeonbuk Motors
1 Jan 2025Return from loan
Jeonbuk Motors Gangwon FC
7 Feb 2024Loan
Gimcheon Sangmu FC Jeonbuk Motors
13 Dec 2023
Jeonbuk Motors Gimcheon Sangmu FC
13 Jun 2022Loan
Jeonnam Dragons Jeonbuk Motors
4 Feb 2021

Competitions

K League 1· South-Korea

K League 2· South-Korea

AFC Champions League Elite· World

FA Cup· South-Korea

AFC Champions League Two· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs FC Seoul

K League 1 · 1–2

90'6.3

vs Jeonbuk Motors

K League 1 · 1–1

90'6.5

vs Gwangju FC

K League 1 · 3–0

⚽ 190'7.3

vs Jeju United FC

K League 1 · 1–1

90'7.3

vs FC Anyang

K League 1 · 1–1

90'6.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Gangwon FC	33	1	0	6.90
2024	Gangwon FC	26	0	0	6.70
2023	Gimcheon Sangmu FC	19	2	0	—
2022	Jeonbuk Motors	5	0	0	6.83
2021	Jeonbuk Motors	14	0	1	6.82

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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