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 Chang-Geun

Korea Republic

Korea Republic32 yrs

Age

186 cm

Height

78 kg

Weight

Goalkeeper

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Daejeon Citizen

2022–2025

117 apps

South Korea

2022–2025

21 apps

Jeju United FC

2021

10 apps

Gimcheon Sangmu FC

2021

8 apps

Career transfers

Jeju United FC Daejeon Citizen
11 Jan 2022
Gimcheon Sangmu FC Jeju United FC
24 Jun 2021
Jeju United FC Gimcheon Sangmu FC
1 Jan 2020Loan
Suwon City FC Jeju United FC
1 Jan 2017
Busan I Park Suwon City FC
1 Jul 2016
Busan I Park Busan I Park
1 Jan 2012

Competitions

K League 1· South-Korea

K League 2· South-Korea

Friendlies· World

FA Cup· South-Korea

World Cup - Qualification Asia· World

Recent form

vs FC Seoul

K League 1 · 1–2

90'6.2

vs Pohang Steelers

K League 1 · 0–2

90'6.3

@ Ulsan Hyundai FC

K League 1 · 4–1

90'7.2

@ FC Seoul

K League 1 · 1–0

90'8.9

@ Pohang Steelers

K League 1 · 0–1

90'9.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Assists	Rating
2025	South Korea	49	0	6.92
2024	Daejeon Citizen	36	1	7.07
2023	Daejeon Citizen	21	0	6.94
2022	Daejeon Citizen	32	0	7.30
2021	Jeju United FC	18	0	6.91

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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