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.

Choi Young-Jun

Korea Republic

Korea Republic34 yrs

Age

181 cm cm

Height

76 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

Career clubs

Jeju United FC

2022–2025

59 apps

Suwon Bluewings

2025

20 apps⚽ 1

Jeonbuk Motors

2021

28 apps

Career transfers

Suwon Bluewings Yongin City
14 Jan 2026Free transfer
Jeju United FC Suwon Bluewings
17 Jan 2025Transfer
Jeonbuk Motors Jeju United FC
3 Jan 2022
Pohang Steelers Jeonbuk Motors
1 Jan 2021
Jeonbuk Motors Pohang Steelers
26 Jul 2019Loan
Asan Mugunghwa Gyeongnam FC
14 Oct 2016
Gyeongnam FC Asan Mugunghwa
1 Jan 2015Loan

Competitions

K League 1· South-Korea

K League 2· South-Korea

AFC Champions League Elite· World

FA Cup· South-Korea

Recent form

vs Gwangju FC

K League 1 · 0–0

90'7.6

vs Jeonbuk Motors

K League 1 · 1–0

8'6.6

vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC

K League 1 · 0–2

83'6.2

vs Pohang Steelers

K League 1 · 0–2

83'6.9

@ FC Seoul

K League 1 · 0–2

89'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Suwon Bluewings	20	1	0	6.56
2024	Jeju United FC	12	0	0	6.90
2023	Jeju United FC	10	0	0	—
2022	Jeju United FC	37	0	2	7.09
2021	Jeonbuk Motors	28	0	1	7.09

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

111

Fouls

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