The United States lost their final preparation match before the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, falling 2-1 to Germany at Soldier Field.
The four-time World Cup champions struck within the opening two minutes, taking an early lead via a set-piece header from Kai Havertz.
Down but not out, the hosts got an equal parts deserving and stunning equalizer: Antonee Robinson, from way outside the box, smashed an outrageous volley off the crossbar and into the back of the net.
The Yanks had momentum on their side, but Germany found the 57th-minute game-winner, with Leroy Sané beating New York City FC goalkeeper Matt Freese at the lower left corner.
Now it's onto the World Cup for the USMNT, who host Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday night in their Group D opener.
Goals
Three Things
- THE BIG PICTURE: No more friendlies. Now it's time for the games that matter, starting with Friday's World Cup opener vs. Paraguay. After beating Senegal and giving Germany a run for their money, the USMNT should feel confident about their chances of delivering a historic tournament on home soil this summer.
- MOMENT OF THE MATCH: What a hit. And what a moment from Antonee Robinson.
- MAN OF THE MATCH: With the opening goal and the assist on Sané's game-winner, Havertz gets the nod.
Next Up
- USA: Friday, June 12 vs. Paraguay | 9 pm ET | FIFA World Cup
- GER: Sunday, June 14 vs. Curaçao | 1 pm ET | FIFA World Cup
