U.S. to take on Japan in World Cup warmup

The U.S. Men's National Team is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by playing two friendlies in early September ahead of their official qualifiers. They’ll face South Korea on Sept. 6 and Japan on Sept. 9, both matches crucial as the Americans look to qualify under coach Mauricio Pochettino with a new emphasis on consistency after previous World Cup performances.