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.

Defender#3

Lee Myung-Jae

South Korea

Korea Republic32 yrs

Age

181 cm

Height

75 kg

Weight

Defender

Position

Defence — left

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Daejeon Citizen

2023–2025

29 apps⚽ 2

South Korea

2025

3 apps

Ulsan Hyundai FC

2021–2024

79 apps⚽ 2

Birmingham

2024

3 apps

Gimcheon Sangmu FC

2021

8 apps

Career transfers

Birmingham Daejeon Citizen
1 Jul 2025Free transfer
Birmingham Daejeon Citizen
19 Jun 2025Free transfer
Ulsan Hyundai FC Birmingham
3 Feb 2025Free transfer

Competitions

K League 1· South-Korea

AFC Champions League Elite· World

K League 2· South-Korea

Recent form

vs Pohang Steelers

K League 1 · 0–2

90'6.3

@ Ulsan Hyundai FC

K League 1 · 4–1

@ Pohang Steelers

K League 1 · 0–1

90'7.5

vs Ghana

Friendlies · 1–0

vs Bolivia

Friendlies · 2–0

76'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Daejeon Citizen	18	2	2	7.05
2024	Ulsan Hyundai FC	39	0	2	7.13
2023	Daejeon Citizen	25	2	5	7.00
2022	Ulsan Hyundai FC	26	0	2	6.97
2021	Gimcheon Sangmu FC	14	0	1	6.89

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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