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 Sang-Heon

Korea Republic

Korea Republic27 yrs

Age

178 cm

Height

Forward

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

Career clubs

Gangwon FC

2024–2025

69 apps⚽ 17

Busan I Park

2021–2023

69 apps⚽ 10

Career transfers

Gangwon FC Gimcheon Sangmu FC
16 Nov 2025Loan
Busan I Park Gangwon FC
1 Jan 2024Free transfer
Ulsan Hyundai FC Busan I Park
1 Jan 2021
Jeonnam Dragons Ulsan Hyundai FC
1 Jan 2019
Ulsan Hyundai FC Jeonnam Dragons
29 Jun 2018Loan

Competitions

K League 2· South-Korea

K League 1· South-Korea

AFC Champions League Elite· World

FA Cup· South-Korea

Recent form

@ Bucheon FC 1995

K League 1 · 2–0

71'6.2

@ Jeju United FC

K League 1 · 1–1

67'6.3

@ Daejeon Citizen

K League 1 · 1–1

32'6.3

vs Pohang Steelers

K League 1 · 1–1

30'6.3

@ Gimcheon Sangmu FC

K League 1 · 1–0

🅰 172'7.0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Gangwon FC	32	4	1	6.80
2024	Gangwon FC	37	13	0	—
2023	Busan I Park	5	0	0	—
2022	Busan I Park	31	7	0	—
2021	Busan I Park	33	3	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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