USMNT, Germany, Mauricio Pochettino, Antonee Robinson
6 June 2026
Germany beat the USMNT 2-1 at Soldier Field in the hosts’ final World Cup warm-up. Kai Havertz scored early, Antonee Robinson replied with a stunning volley, and Leroy Sane struck the second-half winner in Chicago.
Mauricio Pochettino said the early setback tested his side’s character before the Paraguay opener. The performance still showed familiar issues against European teams, while Robinson’s late cramp added a small fitness concern before the tournament.