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 In-Sung

Korea Republic

Korea Republic36 yrs

Age

180 cm

Height

74 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

Career clubs

Pohang Steelers

2023–2025

114 apps⚽ 8

Seoul E-Land FC

2021–2022

49 apps⚽ 11

South Korea

2021–2022

1 apps

Ulsan Hyundai FC

2021

19 apps⚽ 5

Career transfers

Seoul E-Land FC Pohang Steelers
1 Jan 2023
Ulsan Hyundai FC Seoul E-Land FC
20 Jul 2021
Incheon United Ulsan Hyundai FC
2 Feb 2016
Gangneung City CSKA Moscow
1 Feb 2012Free transfer

Competitions

K League 1· South-Korea

K League 2· South-Korea

AFC Champions League Elite· World

FA Cup· South-Korea

AFC Champions League Two· World

Friendlies· World

World Cup - Qualification Asia· World

Recent form

vs Incheon United

K League 1 · 1–1

45'6.3

vs Gamba Osaka

AFC Champions League Two · 1–1

@ Kaya

AFC Champions League Two · 1–0

68'6.9

vs BG Pathum United

AFC Champions League Two · 2–0

vs Jeonbuk Motors

K League 1 · 0–0

21'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Pohang Steelers	39	1	1	6.76
2024	Pohang Steelers	37	4	0	6.64
2023	Pohang Steelers	38	3	0	6.71
2022	Seoul E-Land FC	34	5	0	—
2021	Seoul E-Land FC	35	11	0	6.83

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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