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.

Kim Tae-Hwan

Korea Republic

Korea Republic25 yrs

Age

179 cm

Height

73 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

Career clubs

Gimcheon Sangmu FC

2025

5 apps

Suwon Bluewings

2021–2024

69 apps⚽ 1

Jeju United FC

2023–2024

45 apps⚽ 2

Korea Republic U23

2022

3 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Jeju United FC Gimcheon Sangmu FC
7 Apr 2025Loan
Suwon Bluewings Jeju United FC
14 Jan 2024
Gimcheon Sangmu FC Jeju United FC
7 Oct 1926

Competitions

K League 1· South-Korea

FA Cup· South-Korea

AFC U23 Asian Cup· World

K League 2· South-Korea

Recent form

@ Bucheon FC 1995

K League 1 · 2–0

90'7.2

@ Jeju United FC

K League 1 · 1–1

90'6.9

@ Incheon United

K League 1 · 1–2

90'

@ Ulsan Hyundai FC

K League 1 · 0–0

90'7.6

@ Daejeon Citizen

K League 1 · 1–1

90'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Gimcheon Sangmu FC	5	0	0	6.75
2024	Jeju United FC	36	2	0	6.70
2023	Jeju United FC	11	0	0	6.20
2022	Suwon Bluewings	34	1	1	6.82
2021	Suwon Bluewings	36	1	5	6.80

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

112

Fouls

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