USA Falls 2‑1 to Germany in Pre‑World Cup Friendly
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- United States lost 2-1 to Germany at Soldier Field in Chicago in its final pre‑World Cup friendly.
- Kai Havertz opened scoring for Germany with a header in the second minute, catching U.S. goalkeeper Matthew Freese flat‑footed.
- Antonee Robinson equalized for the United States with a 23‑yard volley in the second half, beating German keeper Oliver Baumann.
- Leroy Sané restored Germany’s lead just before the hour mark.
- United States will open its World Cup Group D match against Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium.
Why it matters: Germany's victory gives it a positive result heading into its June 14 World Cup debut, while the United States must regroup after the loss before its June 12 opening match.
