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.

Nam Tae-Hee

Korea Republic

Korea Republic34 yrs

Age

174 cm

Height

70 kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Korea Republic

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Jeju United FC

2024–2025

48 apps⚽ 4

Yokohama F. Marinos

2023–2024

32 apps⚽ 4

Al-Duhail SC

2021–2023

54 apps⚽ 17

South Korea

2021–2022

8 apps⚽ 1

Al Sadd

2021

10 apps⚽ 3

Career transfers

Yokohama F. Marinos Jeju United FC
25 Jul 2024
Al-Duhail SC Yokohama F. Marinos
1 Aug 2023Free transfer
Al Sadd Al-Duhail SC
14 Jul 2021
Al-Duhail SC Al Sadd
1 Jul 2019
Valenciennes Al-Duhail SC
1 Jan 2012Transfer

Competitions

K League 1· South-Korea

Stars League· Qatar

AFC Champions League Elite· World

J1 League· Japan

Emir Cup· Qatar

World Cup - Qualification Asia· World

Recent form

vs FC Seoul

K League 1 · 2–1

73'7.5

@ Incheon United

K League 1 · 0–1

31'6.7

vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC

K League 1 · 1–1

45'6.9

@ Gangwon FC

K League 1 · 1–1

66'6.7

vs FC Seoul

K League 1 · 1–2

90'6.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Jeju United FC	38	4	1	7.15
2024	Yokohama F. Marinos	22	2	2	6.96
2023	Yokohama F. Marinos	23	4	1	6.88
2022	Al-Duhail SC	42	11	3	6.67
2021	Al-Duhail SC	27	8	0	6.95

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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