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Germany 2, USMNT 1: Final Score and Recap From Soldier Field Before the 2026 World Cup
Kai Havertz and Leroy Sané scored for Germany, which held off a U.S. squad that used a near-full World Cup lineup.
On Saturday, June 6, 2026, the U.S. Men's National Team fell 2-1 to Germany in a friendly at Soldier Field in Chicago before a crowd of 63,636.
Germany took an early lead in the 2nd minute when Kai Havertz headed in a free kick from Joshua Kimmich, but Antonee Robinson equalized for the USMNT in the 37th minute.
Leroy Sane restored the German lead in the 57th minute following a buildup involving Jamal Musiala and Havertz, with the goal ultimately deciding the match.
U.S. manager Mauricio Pochettino utilized substitutions in the 62nd minute to manage player fitness and avoid injury risks ahead of the upcoming World Cup competition.
The USMNT now shifts focus to their World Cup opener against Paraguay on June 12, seeking to improve after failing to defeat a European opponent since 2021.
At the last test before the World Cup, not all German players show up in their best condition. While Keeper Oliver Baumann was a strong new replacement against the USA, Nico Schlotterbeck wobbled. The individual criticism.
The DFB-Elf puts down a proper rehearsal. In the heat of Chicago she wins the test game against World Cup co host USA 2:1. Kai Havertz and Leroy Sané meet.
CHICAGO (AP) — Leroy Sané scored the game-winner in the 57th minute, giving Germany a 2-1 victory over the United States on Saturday and extending their winning streak to nine games in their final friendly before the start of the World Cup.