Is Christian Pulisic Playing Today? Find Out Where to Watch USA vs South Korea

For the first time in over a decade, the USA and South Korea will square off on the international stage, with their upcoming friendly taking place at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey. Both sides were denied a trophy in the summer, with the Yanks losing 2-1 to Mexico in the Gold Cup final, while the Koreans were beaten 1-0 by Japan in the East Asian Cup final.

There are barely nine months left for the start of the 2026 World Cup, and Mauricio Pochettino is still trying to find his ideal squad that can compete in the finals. The former Tottenham Hotspur manager has opted for a more experienced squad for this international window, with only four uncapped players selected, two of whom are goalkeepers. USA, after losing four consecutive competitive fixtures at home before the Gold Cup, this team has emerged victorious in five of their previous six matches played on American soil. They were held to a 1-1 draw against Wales at the 2022 World Cup. Since then USA have won all 16 of their international affairs in which they were ahead after 45 minutes. They are also unbeaten in their last five meetings against Asian opposition, having conceded no goals over that stretch, and the last four ended in a victory. The last time USA played a match in New Jersey, they lost 2-0 to Costa Rica in a 2017 World Cup qualifier, when the Sports Illustrated Stadium was known as Red Bull Arena.

Hong Myung-Bo and his team have already booked a spot in the World Cup next year, and he has the luxury of giving some unknown players a look over the next few months. He has decided to pick a dozen players for this international window who have fewer than 10 caps to their name, two of whom have yet to feature for the senior squad. Their defeat against arch-rivals Japan in the East Asian Cup final ended a 16-match unbeaten run for them across all competitions dating back to March 2024. The South Koreans have been one of the toughest defensive units in Asia to break down, with their defeat to Japan in July being the only time they have allowed a goal in their last five games. Korea head into this friendly, are undefeated in their previous eight matches played as the visiting team. They have lost two of their last three matches against USA, beating them only once on American soil in an August 1989 Marlboro Cup clash.

Where to Watch USA vs South Korea - Live Streams & TV Channels

The USA vs South Korea game will be streamed across various platforms in multiple countries. Here is where to watch USA vs South Korea across various regions.

Is Christian Pulisic Playing Today?

Mauricio Pochettino and Christian Pulisic are back together after the midfielder missed the Gold Cup. Both Pochettino and Pulisic need to be on the same page if the USA wants to reach the stated aim of making a deep run at the World Cup next summer. The two have neither fallen out nor are best friends, but there is some disconnect between the manager and the player. It all started when Pulisic waved off an attempt by Pochettino to sub him out of the third-place game at the CONCACAF Nations League last March.
When the roster for the upcoming friendlies was announced last week, Pochettino said, “I think everything is behind us, all that happened in the summer, and I think now we need to look forward.” To be clear, success at the World Cup doesn't rest solely on Pulisic, but his combination of talent, creativity, and experience remains a critical piece of the attack. Relationships between players and coaches can be fluid, going through difficulties. Pulisic's rapport with former USA manager experienced some rough patches; this could very well be the case with Pochettino and Pulisic. With his return to the squad, Pulisic is going to be a part of the friendlies against South Korea and Japan.

USA vs South Korea Predicted Lineups

Here are Sportsdunia's USA vs South Korea predicted Lineups:

USA Predicted Lineup

Freese; Dest, Richards, Ream, Arfsten; Adams, McGlynn; Zendejas, Pulisic, Weah; Sargent

South Korea Predicted Lineup

Seung-gyu; Young-woo, Min-jae, Jun-soo, Myung-jae; Yong-woo, Min-woo; Kang-in, Jun-ho; Heung-min, Hyeon-gyu

USA vs South Korea FC Kick-Off Time

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