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.

Joo Min-Kyu

Korea Republic

Korea Republic35 yrs

Age

183 cm

Height

79 kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Daejeon Citizen

2023–2025

53 apps⚽ 14

South Korea

2025

20 apps⚽ 9

Ulsan Hyundai FC

2023–2024

53 apps⚽ 15

Jeju United FC

2021–2022

72 apps⚽ 40

Career transfers

Ulsan Hyundai FC Daejeon Citizen
17 Jan 2025Transfer
Jeju United FC Ulsan Hyundai FC
4 Jan 2023Free transfer
Ulsan Hyundai FC Jeju United FC
6 Feb 2020
Gimcheon Sangmu FC Seoul E-Land FC
4 Sept 2018
Seoul E-Land FC Gimcheon Sangmu FC
1 Jan 2017Loan
Goyang Hi FC Seoul E-Land FC
1 Jan 2015

Competitions

K League 1· South-Korea

Friendlies· World

AFC Champions League Elite· World

FA Cup· South-Korea

EAFF E-1 Football Championship· World

Recent form

vs FC Seoul

K League 1 · 1–2

16'6.3

vs Pohang Steelers

K League 1 · 0–2

90'6.2

@ Ulsan Hyundai FC

K League 1 · 4–1

14'6.6

@ FC Seoul

K League 1 · 1–0

25'6.3

@ Pohang Steelers

K League 1 · 0–1

55'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	South Korea	55	15	4	7.03
2024	Ulsan Hyundai FC	42	12	1	6.81
2023	Daejeon Citizen	29	11	1	6.99
2022	Jeju United FC	38	18	5	7.11
2021	Jeju United FC	34	22	1	7.30

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

123

Fouls

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