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- The USMNT secured a 2-0 victory over Japan, their first win against a Top-25 team since the 2024 CONCACAF Nations League Final.
- Alejandro Zendejas and Folarin Balogun scored, assisted by Christian Pulisic and Max Arfsten.
- Coach Mauricio Pochettino urged that criticism should target him, not the players, and requested patience with his project.
- Zendejas bolstered his chances for the 2026 World Cup roster, while Balogun netted his sixth international goal.
- The team will prepare for the World Cup with upcoming friendlies against Ecuador and Australia.
