USMNT lost 2-1 to Houston Mexico for the first time since South Korea visited New Jersey Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday, July 7.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosts are preparing for their opponents, who rank 23rd in the FIFA standings and are eligible for the finals to expand their record for each edition of each World Cup since 1986.
The Korean amulet and the new LAFC sign their son Heung-Min are one of the most compelling players looking to play in the friendly match.
101greatgoals.com brings you a warm-up for the 2026 World Cup football match, from the US vs. South Korea roster and detailed information on how to watch the game.
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US starting lineup and South Korea
USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino has gathered 10 players, each with less than 10 blocks, from running to the Golden Cup final.
Some senior stars were excluded from the club, including midfielder Johnny Cardoso – the new Atletico Madrid signing – and Juventus’ Weston McKennie.
Defender Sergino Dest started after returning from injury, Norwich City forward Josh Sargent was also Josh Sargent, who returned to the team for the first time since March.
Tristan Blackmon makes his senior bow and guard Noahkai bank and goalkeepers Roman Celentano and Jonathan Klinsmann follow suit if they leave the bench.
The United States will also face Japan on Tuesday (19:30 ET / 16:30 PT / 00:30 on Wednesday BST).
The United States Start XI: Matt Freese, Sergino Dest, Sebastian Berhalter, Tim Ream, Max Arfsten, Tyler Adams, Tristan Blackmon, Timothy Weah, Diego Luna, Christian Pulisic, Josh Sargent
American alternatives: Jonathan Klinsmann, Roman Celentano, Chris Richards, Jack McGlynn, Damion Downs, Luca de la Torre, Alex Freeman, Alex Zendejas, Nathan Harriel
South Korea’s starting lineup and USMNT
Senior goalkeeper Kim Seung-Gyu has returned to the South Korean team for the first time since January 2024 and is on the bench.
According to news agency Yonhap, the seven-year-old captain of the striker’s son questioned in his country, saying Hong will keep Tottenham’s legend as captain of those games, but may reduce his minutes.
Borussia Monchengladbach’s Jens Castrop was initially prepared after the midfielder’s first call after receiving Germany’s allegiance last month.
Feyenoord and former Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Hwang In-Beom were injured.
South Korea will meet Mexico in Nashville on Tuesday (21:00 ET / 18:00 PT / 02:00 on Wednesday BST).
Korea Start XI: Jo Hyeon-Woo, Seol Young-Woo, Kim Ju-Sung, Lee Tae-Seok, Min-Jae Kim, Lee Han-Beom, Lee Dong-Gyeong, Paik Seung-Ho, Kim Jin-gyu, Lee Jae-gyu, Lee Jae-gyu, Son Heung Min, Son Heung Min
Korean alternatives: Kim Seung-gyu, Lee Myung-Jae, Park Yong-woo, Seo Min-Woo, Oh Se-Hun, Song Bum-Keun, Kim Moon-Hwan, Park Jin-Seob, Bae Jin-Seob, Bae Jun-Ho, Lee Kang-in, Oh hyeon-gyu, hyeon-gyu, byeon Jun-soo, Jens-soo, Jens Castrop, Jeong Castrop, Jeong Castrop, Jeong Sang-Bin, Kim-bin, Kim tae kim taee tae kim tae tae-hyeon,
How to watch USMNT V Korea: Live TV Channel
Saturday’s kickoff time was 17:00 ET (BST 14:00 PT/22:00), and in the United States, live coverage was provided through ABC TNT with English comments.
Spanish reviews on Telemundo, pre-match coverage starts at 16:30 ET.
With Hulu, the TNT subscription is $8.99 per month. Fans can play games on HBO Max using English reviews and Universo as well as Spanish reviews.
Statistics of the United States and South Korea
- The United States won twice and attracted one of the last three meetings between the two teams, but lost three and attracted one of the first four games
- They seek their first win in three friendly matches after losing 2-1 to Turkiye and 4-0 to Switzerland 4-0 in June
- Since then, USMNT has scored in all six of their games, averaging more than two goals per game.
- Sargent scored goals in all five Norwich appearances this season, with Canaries having a total of six goals, including a 2-0 title victory last Saturday at Blackburn Rovers.
- South Korea’s last win against the United States was a 1-0 friendly victory in Seogwipo in 2001
- They beat Japan 1-0 in their latest match on July 15, with four consecutive victories and clean sheets in 16 games, four consecutive victories and clean sheets.
- The only occasion in their last 17 games where they scored more than one goal was last October when they beat Iraq in a 3-2 World Cup qualifying match in October last year
- The son scored 10 goals in the national qualifying match and had one goal and two assists in four MLS appearances
