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Germany trains in Chicago ahead of World Cup tune-up match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 9:10 AM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Germany trains in Chicago ahead of World Cup tune-up match

Summary

The German men's national soccer team arrived in Chicago on Tuesday as they prepare for the World Cup, which starts on June 14. They took a stroll along Lake Michigan shortly after landing and plan to conduct their first training session on Wednesday. Germany will face the United States in a final warm-up match on Saturday at Soldier Field, looking for their ninth consecutive win. Coach Julian Nagelsmann is evaluating whether goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and forward Kai Havertz will play in the upcoming match, with potential changes to the starting lineup based on recent performances.

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Status Watch

•Germany arrived in Chicago on June 2 for World Cup preparations.
•First training session scheduled for June 3.
•Final warm-up match against the USA set for June 6.
•Nagelsmann must decide on Neuer's and Havertz's availability.
•Germany looks to secure ninth straight win before the tournament.

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9:10 AMYahoo Sports — No time for jet lag as Germany arrive at World Cup

What they're saying

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Germany are wasting no time in their aim to play a successful World Cup, possibly with a starting XI that no one could have foreseen just a few weeks ago. The team went on an evening stroll on the shore of Lake Michigan to stretch the tired legs shortly after their arrival in Chicago on Tuesday and a first training session is set for later Wednesday.
— Yahoo Sports

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