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.

Kang Yun-Sung

Korea Republic

Korea Republic28 yrs

Age

172 cm

Height

65 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Daejeon Citizen

2024–2025

46 apps⚽ 1

Gimcheon Sangmu FC

2022–2023

37 apps

Jeju United FC

2021–2023

23 apps

Career transfers

Jeju United FC Daejeon Citizen
28 Jun 2023
Gimcheon Sangmu FC Jeju United FC
26 Jun 2023
Jeju United FC Gimcheon Sangmu FC
27 Dec 2021Loan

Competitions

K League 1· South-Korea

K League 2· South-Korea

FA Cup· South-Korea

Recent form

vs FC Seoul

K League 1 · 1–2

vs Pohang Steelers

K League 1 · 0–2

@ Ulsan Hyundai FC

K League 1 · 4–1

90'6.5

@ FC Seoul

K League 1 · 1–0

45'7.2

@ Pohang Steelers

K League 1 · 0–1

83'6.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Daejeon Citizen	26	1	1	6.97
2024	Daejeon Citizen	20	0	1	6.80
2023	Gimcheon Sangmu FC	9	0	0	—
2022	Gimcheon Sangmu FC	28	0	2	6.92
2021	Jeju United FC	23	0	0	6.55

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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