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 Gyu-Seong

Korea Republic

Korea Republic31 yrs

Age

174 cm

Height

68 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

Career clubs

Ulsan Hyundai FC

2022–2025

108 apps⚽ 1

Suwon Bluewings

2025

0 apps

Seongnam FC

2021

32 apps

Career transfers

Suwon Bluewings Ulsan Hyundai FC
30 Dec 2025Return from loan
Ulsan Hyundai FC Suwon Bluewings
27 Mar 2025Loan
Seongnam FC Ulsan Hyundai FC
1 Jan 2022
Ulsan Hyundai FC Seongnam FC
19 Jan 2021Loan
Busan I Park Ulsan Hyundai FC
1 Jan 2021
Gimcheon Sangmu FC Busan I Park
1 Jan 2020
Busan I Park Gimcheon Sangmu FC
27 May 2018Loan
Suwon Bluewings Ulsan Hyundai FC
1 Jan 1926

Competitions

K League 1· South-Korea

AFC Champions League Elite· World

FA Cup· South-Korea

K League 2· South-Korea

Recent form

vs Bucheon FC 1995

K League 1 · 1–0

74'7.3

vs Daejeon Citizen

K League 1 · 1–4

🅰 190'6.3

@ Incheon United

K League 1 · 2–1

🅰 190'

@ Jeonbuk Motors

K League 1 · 0–2

90'6.9

vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC

K League 1 · 0–0

90'7.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Ulsan Hyundai FC	2	0	0	6.90
2024	Ulsan Hyundai FC	34	0	1	6.83
2023	Ulsan Hyundai FC	33	0	2	6.79
2022	Ulsan Hyundai FC	39	1	2	6.83
2021	Seongnam FC	32	0	2	6.83

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

107

Fouls

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