What the USMNT should expect from Japan after a subpar loss to South Korea

The US will face a tall test against another East Asian power - this one with ambitions to make World Cup history in 2026

Not even the most blinkered South Korean fan would deny that Japan present the United States with the strongest test that Asia has to offer. The Samurai Blue may not have a player like Christian Pulisic who has played regularly at elite clubs, but the roster is full of talents playing at high level, and they were the first team other than the hosts to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.