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.

Park Dong-Jin

Korea Republic

Korea Republic31 yrs

Age

185 cm

Height

73 kg

Weight

Forward — centre

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

Career clubs

Jeju United FC

2025

10 apps

Gimpo Citizen

2025

0 apps

FC Seoul

2022–2024

58 apps⚽ 9

Gyeongnam FC

2024

14 apps⚽ 6

Busan I Park

2023

15 apps

Gimcheon Sangmu FC

2021

22 apps⚽ 10

Career transfers

Jeju United FC Gimpo Citizen
28 Jun 2025Transfer
FC Seoul Jeju United FC
17 Jan 2025Transfer
Gyeongnam FC FC Seoul
1 Jan 2025
FC Seoul Gyeongnam FC
5 Jul 2024Loan
Busan I Park FC Seoul
1 Jan 2024
Gimcheon Sangmu FC FC Seoul
28 Nov 2021
FC Seoul Gimcheon Sangmu FC
1 Jun 2020Loan
Gwangju FC FC Seoul
1 Jan 2018

Competitions

K League 1· South-Korea

K League 2· South-Korea

FA Cup· South-Korea

Recent form

@ Pohang Steelers

K League 1 · 1–2

71'7.0

vs Ulsan Hyundai FC

K League 1 · 1–2

22'6.6

vs Daegu FC

K League 1 · 1–2

18'6.3

@ Gangwon FC

K League 1 · 1–1

vs Jeju United FC

K League 1 · 2–0

21'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Jeju United FC	10	0	0	6.80
2024	Gyeongnam FC	31	7	0	6.25
2023	Busan I Park	30	3	2	6.73
2022	FC Seoul	26	5	0	6.69
2021	Gimcheon Sangmu FC	22	10	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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