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United States falls to Germany 2-1 in friendly ahead of World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 6:15 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

United States falls to Germany 2-1 in friendly ahead of World Cup

Summary

The United States Men's National Team lost 2-1 to Germany in a friendly held at Soldier Field in Chicago on June 6, 2026. Despite the loss, the US showed promising moments, holding a majority of possession and pressuring Germany effectively. Tyler Adams emphasized the importance of mental preparation over tactical execution in these warm-up matches. The lineup from this match is expected to closely resemble what will field against Paraguay on June 12, 2026, with potential adjustments for player fitness.

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By the Numbers

•US holds significant possession during the match.
•Tyler Adams stresses mental readiness over tactics.
•Next match for the US is against Paraguay on June 12, 2026.
•Lineup adjustments are likely before upcoming matches.

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The scoreline might have gone Germany’s way, but there was a lot to be optimistic with the United States Mens National Teams performance in their 2-1 loss. Despite not winning the game, the US showed a lot of good moments against Germany, holding a lot of possession, winning the ball back aggressively and up the […]
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