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.

Kim Geon-Woong

Korea Republic

Korea Republic28 yrs

Age

185 cm

Height

81 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

Career clubs

Jeju United FC

2023–2025

35 apps

Incheon United

2025

0 apps

Jeonbuk Motors

2023

1 apps

Suwon City FC

2021–2022

70 apps⚽ 3

Career transfers

Incheon United Jeju United FC
30 Dec 2025Return from loan
Jeju United FC Incheon United
4 Jul 2025Loan
Jeonbuk Motors Jeju United FC
18 Jul 2023Free transfer
Suwon City FC Jeonbuk Motors
20 Dec 2022
Ulsan Hyundai FC Suwon City FC
13 Jan 2020
Jeonnam Dragons Ulsan Hyundai FC
31 Dec 2019
Ulsan Hyundai FC Jeonnam Dragons
1 Jan 2019Loan

Competitions

K League 1· South-Korea

FA Cup· South-Korea

Friendlies Clubs· World

K League 2· South-Korea

Recent form

vs FC Seoul

K League 1 · 2–1

@ Incheon United

K League 1 · 0–1

24'6.3

vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC

K League 1 · 1–1

@ Pohang Steelers

K League 1 · 2–0

vs Bucheon FC 1995

K League 1 · 1–0

11'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Jeju United FC	12	0	7.10
2024	Jeju United FC	19	0	6.70
2023	Jeju United FC	5	0	6.20
2022	Suwon City FC	36	2	6.71
2021	Suwon City FC	34	1	6.83

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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