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.

Hwang In-Taek

Korea Republic

Korea Republic22 yrs

Age

182 cm

Height

74 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Suwon City FC

2025

10 apps

Korea Republic U21

2024

4 apps

Suwon Bluewings

2022–2024

3 apps

Korea Republic U20

2023

11 apps

Seoul E-Land FC

2023

0 apps

Career transfers

Suwon City FC Daegu FC
15 Jan 2026Free transfer
Suwon Bluewings Suwon City FC
17 Jan 2025Free transfer
Suwon Bluewings Seoul E-Land FC
1 Jan 2023Loan

Competitions

K League 1· South-Korea

World Cup - U20· World

Tournoi Maurice Revello· World

AFC U20 Asian Cup· World

K League 2· South-Korea

FA Cup· South-Korea

Recent form

@ FC Anyang

K League 1 · 1–0

64'6.5

@ Ulsan Hyundai FC

K League 1 · 0–1

12'6.9

vs Daegu FC

K League 1 · 1–1

vs Jeju United FC

K League 1 · 1–2

@ Jeonbuk Motors

K League 1 · 0–2

63'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Rating
2025	Suwon City FC	10	6.70
2024	Korea Republic U21	7	—
2023	Korea Republic U20	11	6.78
2022	Suwon Bluewings	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

← All World Cup stars