Soccer ForwardSoccer ForwardOpen CupOpen Cup
Volkswagen
Nike
Become An InsiderOfficial Store
Login
U.S. Soccer
  • National Teams
    USWNT
    USMNT
    Youth
    Extended
    USWNT HomeCurrent RosterUSWNT LINEUPS
    ScheduleStoriesUSWNT STATS
    USMNT HomeCurrent RosterUSMNT LineupsUnique USMNT Player number
    Schedule & TicketsStoriesUSMNT StatsUSMNT on tv
    Women
    Under-14 NDPU-15 GNTU-16 GNTU-17 WNTU-18 WNTU-19 WNTU-20 WNTU-23 WNT
    Men
    Under-14 NDPU-15 BNTU-16 BNTU-17 MNTU-18 MNTU-19 MNTU-20 MNTU-23 MNT
    Women
    U.S. WOMEN’S BEACH SOCCER NATIONAL TEAMU.S. WOMEN’S FUTSAL NATIONAL TEAMU.S. WOMEN’S CP NATIONAL TEAMU.S. WOMEN’S DEAF NATIONAL TEAM
    Men
    U.S. MEN'S BEACH SOCCER NATIONAL TEAMU.S. MEN’S FUTSAL NATIONAL TEAMU.S. MEN’S CP NATIONAL TEAMU.S. MEN’S DEAF NATIONAL TEAM
    Co-Ed
    Power Soccer National Team
  • Schedule & Tickets
    Schedule & Tickets
    Ticketmaster logo
    GROUP ORDERS FAQ
    TICKET FAN AND EVENT FAQ
    MOBILE TICKETING
  • Participate
    Home
    Coaching
    Refereeing
    Safeguarding Hub
    Health and Wellness
    Additional Resources
    Talent IdentificationFederation ServicesOrganization MembersGovernanceU.S. Soccer Alumni Club
  • Initiatives
    Soccer Forward
    Development Fund
    STRATEGIC VISION
    National Training Center
    SHEBELIEVES
    ONE NATION.
    ADAPTandTHRIVE
    Referee Abuse Prevention
Become An InsiderOfficial Store
U.S. Soccer
User profile icon
  • Soccer ForwardSoccer Forward
    Open CupOpen Cup
    Nike
    Volkswagen
Loading...

Go Deeper

MNT

Related Stories

On the Pitch
September 29, 2025

USMNT Rewind: Christian Pulisic Leads Serie A in Goal Contributions, Alex Zendejas Bags Brace


On the Pitch
September 26, 2025

How Many USMNT Players Competed in Both FIFA U-20 World Cup and Senior World Cups?


On the Pitch
September 25, 2025

USMNT Looks for More Mile High Magic Ahead of World Cup

Go Deeper

MNT

Related Stories

On the Pitch
September 29, 2025

USMNT Rewind: Christian Pulisic Leads Serie A in Goal Contributions, Alex Zendejas Bags Brace


On the Pitch
September 26, 2025

How Many USMNT Players Competed in Both FIFA U-20 World Cup and Senior World Cups?


On the Pitch
September 25, 2025

USMNT Looks for More Mile High Magic Ahead of World Cup

Latest Stories

On the Pitch
September 30, 2025

Preview: USA Continues FIFA U-20 World Cup Campaign Thursday against France

Open Cup
September 30, 2025

How to Watch: Nashville SC vs. Austin FC in U.S. Open Cup Final


On the Pitch
September 30, 2025

Katie Schoepfer Names U.S Roster for 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup


On the Pitch
September 30, 2025

Benjamin Cremaschi Hat Trick Highlights Record-Setting 9-1 Win in FIFA U-20 World Cup Opener


On the Pitch
September 29, 2025

USWNT Rewind: Trinity Rodman, Washington Spirit Clinch Playoff Spot; Korbin Shrader Records Hat Trick for OL Lyonnes


On the Pitch
September 29, 2025

USMNT Rewind: Christian Pulisic Leads Serie A in Goal Contributions, Alex Zendejas Bags Brace

Latest Videos

image
About U.S. Soccer
History
Governance
Sponsors & Partners
Careers
Media Services
How to report a concern
Fan code of conduct
Fan ticket and event faq
Contact us
Organization members
Federation Services
Brand Protection
Connect with us

Get unrivaled matchday access

App StoreGoogle Play Store
Join the team
Join the team
Join the team
Sign Up For Free
already an insider?Login
COPYRIGHT U.S. SOCCER 2025
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
PRIVACY POLICY
CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS
TERMS OF USE
ACCESSIBILITY
On the Pitch

Road to 2026 FIFA World Cup Gains Momentum in September as U.S. Men’s National Team Takes on Asian Powers Korea Republic and Japan

USA Hosts Korea Republic in Its First Match at Sports Illustrated Stadium Since 2017; USA-Japan, Presented by Allstate, Marks Return to City Packed with History for the USMNT
Match Announcement USMNT vs Korea Republic Sept 8 Harrison, NJ USMNT vs. Japan Sept 9 Columbus OH
Match Announcement USMNT vs Korea Republic Sept 8 Harrison, NJ USMNT vs. Japan Sept 9 Columbus OH

ATLANTA (May 13, 2025) – The U.S. Men’s National Team will take on Asian powers Korea Republic and Japan as excitement continues to build ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil.

The matches will provide the USMNT valuable experience against top quality teams from the Asian Football Confederation, a potential preview of opponents and styles they could face in the World Cup.

The USA will first host Korea Republic on Sept. 6 at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J. Kickoff from the home of the New York Red Bulls is set for 5 p.m. ET, with the match broadcast live on TNT and Telemundo, and streamed on Max, Universo, and Peacock.

USA-Japan, presented by Allstate, comes nearly 25 years after the USMNT’s first visit to Columbus, Ohio and what has become a special place in U.S. Soccer history. Lower.com Field and the USMNT welcome the 15th-ranked Japanese side on Sept. 9, with the match kicking off at 7:30 p.m. ET and available on TNT, Max, Universo, and Peacock.

Both matches will be carried live on radio as Westwood One Sports delivers English language commentary from on-site for the first time while longtime partner Fútbol de Primera has the Spanish language call.

Fans can follow the USMNT on X (@USMNT), Instagram (@USMNT), Facebook and the official U.S. Soccer App.

TICKETS

Tickets for both matches go on sale to the public on Friday, May 16 at 10 a.m. ET.

The presale for these matches will begin Wednesday, May 14 at 10 a.m. local venue time and run to Friday, May 16 at 10 a.m.

Circle members supporting the U.S. Soccer Development Fund can receive individual customer support and concierge services for their ticketing needs. Click here or contact circles@ussoccer.org for more information.

EXCLUSIVE PRESALES FOR U.S. SOCCER INSIDERS

For the opportunity to buy tickets before the general public, fans should consider becoming U.S. Soccer Insiders. Membership is free for Standard Insiders. Learn more.

Sales SchedulePresale Date & Start Time
Circle Insiders Presale (Circle Insiders)Wed., May 14 | 10 a.m. local venue time
VIP Insiders Presale (VIP Insiders)Wed., May 14 | 1 p.m. local venue time
Premium Insiders Presale (Premium & Premium Family Insiders)Wed., May 14 | 4 p.m. local venue time
Standard Insiders Presale (Standard Insiders)Thurs., May 15 | 1 p.m. local venue time
Visa Presale (Visa cardholders only)Thurs., May 15 | 4 p.m. local venue time
Public SaleFri, May 16 | 10 a.m. local venue time

VISA PRESALE

As the official payment technology sponsor of U.S. Soccer, Visa is offering cardholders an opportunity to purchase tickets ahead of the public on-sale date. Visa cardholders can purchase tickets from Thursday, May 15 at 4 p.m. ET to Friday, May 16 at 8 a.m. local venue time through ussoccer.com. As the preferred card of U.S. Soccer, Visa will be the only payment method accepted during the Visa presale. Terms and conditions apply.

LOOKING TO EVEN UP AGAINST KOREA REPUBLIC

The USMNT has a chance to pull even in the lifetime series against Korea Republic with the record currently sitting at 2W-3L-2D. The rivalry resumes after more than a decade with the last meeting against the Taegeuk Warriors coming Feb. 1, 2014, when two goals from Chris Wondolowski led to a 2-0 shutout in Carson, Calif. The most famous meeting came in the 2002 FIFA World Cup, when Korea as co-hosts had the entire nation behind them. Facing a sea of red-clad fans, a goal by Clint Mathis and a penalty kick save by Brad Friedel earned the United States a 1-1 draw and a critical point in the group phase.

South Korea currently sits in first place of Group 2 in Round 3 standings in Asian Football Confederation qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

SAMURAI BLUE

The story between these teams is a short one with the USA and Japan having met just three times in nearly 20 years with the first encounter in 1993. In 2006, a goal and two assists from Taylor Twellman paced the USA to a 3-2 win in a World Cup tune-up match in San Francisco. The teams squared off again ahead of a World Cup in 2022, this time in the penultimate match before heading to Qatar. Matt Turner made six saves in the 2-0 defeat in Düsseldorf. Germany, before the USA went on to advance to the Round of 16 in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The Samurai Blue are on a roll, currently carrying a 12-match unbeaten run dating back February of 2024. Japan holds the distinction of becoming the first team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They have qualified for the tournament’s final competition eight consecutive times and have reached the Round of 16 of the last two World Cups.

RETURN TO RED BULLS

It will be nearly eight years to the day since the USMNT stepped on the field at the home of the New York Red Bulls. Playing at Sports Illustrated Stadium for the fifth time, the USA’s shining moment came in 2014 in the second Send-Off Match for the FIFA World Cup in Brazil – coincidentally against Turkey, the upcoming opponent for the United States on June 7 in East Hartford. On June 1, 2014, Fabian Johnson and Clint Dempsey provided the goals while the combined effort of former MetroStars ‘keeper Tim Howard and Brad Guzan led to a 2-0 shutout win.

USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams and forward Tim Weah are products of the Red Bull Academy, while defender Tim Ream began his professional career in a Red Bulls uniform.

AT HOME IN COLUMBUS

Columbus holds a special place in USMNT lore as the host of several significant victories against regional rivals Mexico in World Cup Qualifying, forever associating the city with the famed dos a cero refrain. The U.S. hold an imposing 10W-1L-3D record in the city, with Lower.com Field providing a similar welcoming environment as its predecessor Historic Crew Stadium. Twice the United States turned to the newest home of the Crew for 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, and twice it delivered.

On Oct. 13, 2021, in front of a raucous, sell-out crowd of 20,165, a frenzied start saw Costa Rica take the lead after just one minute of play. Defender Sergiño Dest then scored a spectacular goal to equalize in the 25th minute and forward Tim Weah’s hard-hit shot in the 66th resulted in the game-winning own goal from Los Ticos.

Only three months later the USA returned to Colombus, this time a game-winner from defender Antonee Robinson helped deliver a 1-0 shutout against El Salvador on Jan. 27, 2022, with another capacity crowd on hand.