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USA falls 2-1 to Germany in final World Cup friendly

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 1:30 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

USA falls 2-1 to Germany in final World Cup friendly

Summary

The United States men’s national team lost 2-1 to Germany at Soldier Field in their last friendly before the 2026 World Cup. The loss, which marked a historically poor send-off, saw the U.S. concede early to Kai Havertz and later to Leroy Sane. Antonee Robinson equalized temporarily with a stunning strike, but the U.S. could not hold onto the momentum. The match added pressure to a team preparing for a World Cup on home soil after suffering earlier defeats this year. The U.S. faces Paraguay next in Los Angeles.

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By the Numbers

•USA loses 2-1 to Germany in final World Cup preparation match.
•Germany scored first with goals from Kai Havertz and Leroy Sane.
•Antonee Robinson equalized with a powerful strike.
•Game witnessed tempers flaring in stoppage time.
•USA will face Paraguay in their World Cup opener.

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1:30 PMYahoo Sports — USA created unwanted history with 2-1 loss to Germany on eve of the 2026 World Cup

What they're saying

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The United States wrapped up their World Cup preparations with a 2-1 defeat to Germany, a result that set an unwanted record ahead of the tournament on home soil. The loss at Soldier Field came in the USMNT’s final friendly before the 2026 World Cup, adding pressure to a campaign already carrying high expectations.
— Yahoo Sports

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