USA hosts Germany in final World Cup warm-up match

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Last updated Jun 4, 2026

USA hosts Germany in final World Cup warm-up match
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The USA faces Germany on Saturday at Soldier Field in Chicago, marking Germany's last warm-up game before the World Cup. Both teams recently achieved victories in their respective friendlies, with the USA defeating Senegal and Germany beating Finland 4-0. Expectations for the USMNT are mixed following recent disappointing results, while Germany aims to overcome back-to-back group stage eliminations. Team news indicates that Manuel Neuer is expected to miss the match for Germany, while Kai Havertz looks forward to reuniting with former Chelsea teammate Christian Pulisic. Both teams will play their first World Cup matches shortly after this encounter.

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  • Match scheduled for Saturday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
  • USMNT won against Senegal; Germany defeated Finland 4-0.
  • Germany has lost in group stages after winning in 2014.
  • Manuel Neuer likely out; Kai Havertz reunites with Pulisic.
  • USMNT hosts Paraguay in World Cup opener; Germany faces Curaçao.
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  • 2:37 PMYahoo SportsUSA vs. Germany preview: Team news and predicted lineups
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Germany will contest their last warmup game before the World Cup against co-hosts USA on Saturday night. Both Julian Nagelsmann and Mauricio Pochettino won their penultimate friendlies against Finland...

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