Julian Nagelsmann appreciates Chicago ahead of Germany's friendly

Julian Nagelsmann, head coach of Germany, spoke to the media on June 5, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois, where his team is preparing to face the United States in an international friendly on June 6. Despite a recent 2-1 win over the U.S. in a tune-up match, Nagelsmann showed enthusiasm for the city's atmosphere and event management. His comments reflected a positive outlook toward the pre-match conditions, noting the excitement of the occasion even though Chicago is not a World Cup host city. After the challenging weekend, the team may look to regroup following this friendly.

• 9:58 PMYahoo Sports — Even after tough match, Chicago is Julian Nagelsmann’s kind of of town