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 Ju-Yong

Korea Republic

Korea Republic33 yrs

Age

180 cm cm

Height

76 kg kg

Weight

Defence — left

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

Career clubs

Incheon United

2022–2025

30 apps

Jeju United FC

2023–2025

20 apps⚽ 1

Jeonbuk Motors

2021–2023

8 apps

South Korea

2022

0 apps

Career transfers

Jeju United FC Incheon United
17 Jan 2025Free transfer
Jeonbuk Motors Jeju United FC
22 Feb 2023Free transfer
Incheon United Jeonbuk Motors
31 Dec 2022
Jeonbuk Motors Incheon United
3 Jan 2022Loan
Asan Mugunghwa Jeonbuk Motors
11 Oct 2018
Jeonbuk Motors Asan Mugunghwa
1 Jan 2017Loan

Competitions

K League 1· South-Korea

K League 2· South-Korea

FA Cup· South-Korea

AFC Champions League Elite· World

World Cup - Qualification Asia· World

Recent form

vs Gwangju FC

K League 1 · 4–0

🅰 190'8.2

vs Jeju United FC

K League 1 · 1–0

90'7.2

@ Bucheon FC 1995

K League 1 · 2–2

45'6.9

vs Ulsan Hyundai FC

K League 1 · 1–2

90'

vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC

K League 1 · 2–1

90'

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Incheon United	20	0	2	6.93
2024	Jeju United FC	18	1	0	6.97
2023	Jeju United FC	2	0	1	—
2022	Incheon United	10	0	0	7.04
2021	Jeonbuk Motors	8	0	0	6.93

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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