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.

Gwon Wan-Gyu

Korea Republic

Korea Republic34 yrs

Age

185 cm cm

Height

73 kg kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

Career clubs

Suwon Bluewings

2025

15 apps

FC Seoul

2023–2024

36 apps⚽ 2

Seongnam FC

2022–2024

26 apps⚽ 2

Pohang Steelers

2021

49 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Seongnam FC Suwon Bluewings
17 Jan 2025Transfer
FC Seoul Seongnam FC
1 Jan 2025
Seongnam FC FC Seoul
8 Jan 2023Loan
Pohang Steelers Seongnam FC
4 Jan 2022Free transfer
Gimcheon Sangmu FC Pohang Steelers
21 Jan 2020
Pohang Steelers Gimcheon Sangmu FC
27 May 2018Loan
Incheon United Pohang Steelers
1 Jan 2017

Competitions

K League 1· South-Korea

K League 2· South-Korea

AFC Champions League Elite· World

FA Cup· South-Korea

Recent form

@ Jeonbuk Motors

K League 1 · 0–0

vs Jeju United FC

K League 1 · 1–0

@ Pohang Steelers

K League 1 · 2–1

@ Incheon United

K League 1 · 1–0

90'7.5

vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC

K League 1 · 1–0

90'7.0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Suwon Bluewings	15	0	0	7.20
2024	FC Seoul	28	2	0	6.98
2023	FC Seoul	8	0	0	6.44
2022	Seongnam FC	26	2	0	6.66
2021	Pohang Steelers	49	1	1	6.88

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

114

Fouls

← All World Cup stars