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 Kang-Guk

Korea Republic

Korea Republic28 yrs

Age

181 cm

Height

72 kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

Career clubs

Gangwon FC

2023–2025

62 apps

Asan Mugunghwa

2021–2023

103 apps⚽ 10

Incheon United

2022

0 apps

Career transfers

Asan Mugunghwa Gangwon FC
8 Jan 2024
Incheon United Asan Mugunghwa
3 Jan 2022
Asan Mugunghwa Incheon United
31 Dec 2021
Asan Mugunghwa Incheon United
1 Jan 2021
Incheon United Asan Mugunghwa
9 Jan 2020Loan

Competitions

K League 2· South-Korea

K League 1· South-Korea

AFC Champions League Elite· World

FA Cup· South-Korea

Recent form

@ Buriram United

AFC Champions League Elite · 2–2

vs Machida Zelvia

AFC Champions League Elite · 1–3

🅰 145'6.9

@ Daejeon Citizen

K League 1 · 1–1

58'7.0

@ Gimcheon Sangmu FC

K League 1 · 1–0

@ Sanfrecce Hiroshima

AFC Champions League Elite · 0–1

45'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Gangwon FC	30	0	1	6.92
2024	Gangwon FC	32	0	1	6.80
2023	Asan Mugunghwa	36	3	0	—
2022	Asan Mugunghwa	36	5	0	—
2021	Asan Mugunghwa	31	2	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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