USMNT loses to Germany in final World Cup tuneup ahead of opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 1:12 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The U.S. men's national soccer team suffered a 2-1 defeat to Germany at Soldier Field on June 6. Despite showcasing improvement since previous losses, the team remains unpolished and unable to secure a victory against top-tier opponents. Antonee Robinson equalized for the U.S. with a stunning goal, but Germany regained the lead early in the second half. The U.S. is set to begin its World Cup campaign against Paraguay on June 9 in Southern California, facing pressure to perform after this setback.
- •U.S. loses 2-1 to Germany on June 6.
- •Antonee Robinson scores a brilliant equalizer.
- •The U.S. has not defeated a global power under Pochettino.
- •Next match is against Paraguay on June 9.
- 1:12 AMYahoo Sports — Can the USMNT take the next step? Final World Cup tuneup offers mixed clues
"The Americans did not ace their final exam and they remain an unpolished team that has yet to show they’re capable of making a deep run in the tournament.
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