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.

Lim Chai-Min

Korea Republic

Korea Republic35 yrs

Age

185 cm

Height

72 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

Career clubs

Jeju United FC

2023–2025

67 apps⚽ 1

Gangwon FC

2021–2022

30 apps⚽ 1

Shenzhen Ruby FC

2022

24 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Jeju United FC Yongin City
14 Jan 2026Transfer
Shenzhen Ruby FC Jeju United FC
13 Feb 2023Free transfer
Gangwon FC Shenzhen Ruby FC
15 Apr 2022Free transfer
Seongnam FC Gangwon FC
1 Jan 2020
Gimcheon Sangmu FC Seongnam FC
4 Sept 2018
Seongnam FC Gimcheon Sangmu FC
1 Jan 2017

Competitions

K League 1· South-Korea

Super League· China

FA Cup· South-Korea

FA Cup· China

Recent form

vs FC Anyang

K League 1 · 1–2

90'6.3

@ Suwon City FC

K League 1 · 2–1

90'6.9

@ Daejeon Citizen

K League 1 · 1–3

90'7.0

vs Jeonbuk Motors

K League 1 · 1–1

90'6.3

vs Suwon City FC

K League 1 · 3–4

90'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Jeju United FC	34	0	6.69
2024	Jeju United FC	18	0	6.93
2023	Jeju United FC	15	1	7.04
2022	Shenzhen Ruby FC	24	1	6.83
2021	Gangwon FC	30	1	6.99

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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