USMNT loses to Germany 2-1 in World Cup tune-up match
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 12:44 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The USMNT faced Germany in their final exhibition match before the FIFA World Cup, losing 2-1. Germany took an early lead with a goal from Kai Havertz just minutes into the match. Antonee Robinson later equalized with a spectacular strike, but Leroy Sané secured the win for Germany with a goal set up by Havertz. The match highlighted weaknesses in the U.S. defense, particularly in the absence of defender Chris Richards, who is recovering from an injury but may return before the team’s World Cup opener on June 8 against Paraguay.
- •USMNT loses 2-1 to Germany in a World Cup warm-up match
- •Goals by Kai Havertz and Leroy Sané led Germany's victory
- •Antonee Robinson scored a notable goal for the U.S.
- •Chris Richards is recovering from injury ahead of the World Cup
- •The U.S. will face Paraguay in their World Cup opener on June 8
- 12:44 AMCBS Sports — USMNT's final World Cup experiment vs. Germany offers clues at how they will approach opener vs. Paraguay
- 11:22 PMYahoo Sports — What we learned about USMNT's World Cup chances in fiercely competitive tune-up loss to Germany
"The USMNT dropped a 2-1 decision to Germany in their final exhibition game prior to the FIFA World Cup opener against Paraguay. There were many times they appeared to be better than the world's No. 10 team, however, except at one position.
"The USMNT lost 2-1 to Germany on Saturday in their final friendly before their World Cup opener on Friday against Paraguay, and it offered a lot of clues
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External links- CBS SportsJun 7, 2026, 12:44 AMUSMNT's final World Cup experiment vs. Germany offers clues at how they will approach opener vs. Paraguay
The USMNT lost 2-1 to Germany on Saturday in their final friendly before their World Cup opener on Friday against Paraguay, and it offered a lot of clues
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 11:22 PMWhat we learned about USMNT's World Cup chances in fiercely competitive tune-up loss to Germany
The USMNT dropped a 2-1 decision to Germany in their final exhibition game prior to the FIFA World Cup opener against Paraguay. There were many times they appeared to be better than the world's No. 10 team, however, except at one position.
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