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Germany secures 2-1 win over USA ahead of World Cup

DW (English) • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 6:23 AM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Germany secures 2-1 win over USA ahead of World Cup

Summary

Germany's last match before the World Cup ended with a 2-1 victory against the USA on June 7, 2026. Goals from Kai Havertz and Leroy Sane contributed to Germany's continued strong performance, marking their ninth consecutive win. However, the match was overshadowed by the tournament-ending injury to rising star Lennart Karl and uncertainty surrounding veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. Coach Julian Nagelsmann will need to address these injuries as the team prepares for the upcoming World Cup.

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•Final score: Germany 2, USA 1.
•Goals scored by Kai Havertz and Leroy Sane.
•Lennart Karl suffered a tournament-ending injury.
•Doubts remain about Manuel Neuer's availability.
•Germany won nine matches in a row heading into the World Cup.

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What they're saying

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Germany’s final match before their World Cup start ended with a 2-1 win. But a tournament-ending injury to rising star Lennart Karl and doubts about veteran Manuel Neuer mean coach Julian Nagelsmann has work to do.
— DW (English)by Matt Pearson

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