The USA thrashed Scotland 5-1 on Saturday but Klinsmann knows that Brazil are a different proposition for his side.

"We want to see where we are at now, against one of the best teams in the world," the USA coach said.

"But as (goalkeeper) Tim (Howard) said, they love to dictate their own game, they are used to setting the tone and they have wonderful players, there's no doubt about it."

US veteran Landon Donovan scored a hat-trick against Scotland as his side completely dominated on Saturday.

The USA had 17 shots to Scotland's three and now Klinsmann has set his side the challenge of taking the next step and being proactive against Brazil.

The former Germany international does not want to see his players just sit back and defend when the USA take on Brazil on Wednesday.

"Now the situation is interesting for us, how much can we take the game to them, how can we go eye-to-eye on the field in certain areas, in certain elements," Klinsmann said.

"In terms of tempo, in terms of tactical approaches, in terms of closing them down and also play our game and go forward and cause them some trouble."