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.

Cho Ji-Hun

Korea Republic

Korea Republic35 yrs

Age

191 cm cm

Height

80 kg kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

Career clubs

Ansan Greeners

2025

21 apps

Jeonnam Dragons

2023–2024

60 apps⚽ 3

FC Seoul

2022

7 apps

Chiangrai United

2021

13 apps

Career transfers

Dinamo Tirana Ansan Greeners
24 Jan 2025Free transfer
Jeonnam Dragons Ansan Greeners
24 Jan 2025Free transfer
Chiangrai United FC Seoul
28 Jan 2022Free transfer
Gangwon FC Chiangrai United
8 Jan 2021
Gimcheon Sangmu FC Suwon Bluewings
30 Sept 2017
Suwon Bluewings Gimcheon Sangmu FC
14 Feb 2016Loan

Competitions

K League 2· South-Korea

Thai League 1· Thailand

AFC Champions League Elite· World

K League 1· South-Korea

FA Cup· South-Korea

Recent form

@ Suwon City FC

K League 1 · 2–0

13'6.7

vs Seongnam FC

K League 1 · 0–1

8'6.7

@ Suwon Bluewings

K League 1 · 0–0

vs Suwon Bluewings

K League 1 · 1–3

@ Sangju Sangmu FC

K League 1 · 2–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Ansan Greeners	21	0	2	7.47
2024	Jeonnam Dragons	34	3	0	—
2023	Jeonnam Dragons	26	0	0	—
2022	FC Seoul	7	0	0	6.78
2021	Chiangrai United	13	0	0	6.50

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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