United States vs South Korea
United States vs South Korea preview
United States vs South Korea is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group C. United States (FIFA #16) face South Korea (#22) on Friday, June 19, 2026 at SoFi Stadium. With both sides ranked within 6 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
SoFi Stadium (capacity 70,240) is the fixed-roof home of the Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers (NFL). It sits 35m above sea level in Los Angeles (Inglewood). June/July temperatures in Los Angeles average a high of 27°C and a low of 17°C — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — United States have appeared at 12 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: R16, DNQ, R16, Group, R16). South Korea have appeared at 12 World Cups (last five: R16, Group, R16, Group, R16). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
United States vs South Korea — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | United States | South Korea |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #16 | #22 |
| Confederation | CONCACAF | AFC |
| WC appearances | 12 | 12 |
| Best WC finish | 3rd place (1930) | 4th place (2002) |
| Last 5 WCs | R16, DNQ, R16, Group, R16 | R16, Group, R16, Group, R16 |
| Captain | Christian Pulisic | Son Heung-min |
| Manager | Mauricio Pochettino | Hong Myung-bo |
| Players to watch | Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie | Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in, Kim Min-jae |
Get live United States vs South Korea data
// Fetch live data for United States vs South Korea
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-19',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]Frequently Asked Questions
When is United States vs South Korea at the 2026 World Cup?
United States vs South Korea is scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2026, kicking off at Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles (Inglewood).
What stage is United States vs South Korea?
United States vs South Korea is a Group Stage fixture in Group C at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts United States vs South Korea?
SoFi Stadium (capacity 70,240, opened 2020, fixed roof, natural grass (laid over turf)) in Los Angeles (Inglewood) hosts United States vs South Korea.
Who is favoured to win United States vs South Korea?
United States go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #16, with South Korea ranked #22. United States's best World Cup finish is 3rd place (1930); South Korea's is 4th place (2002). Live odds for United States vs South Korea are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch United States vs South Korea?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for United States vs South Korea in my timezone?
United States vs South Korea kicks off at Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live United States vs South Korea stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-19) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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