United States vs Germany
Soldier Field
2026
Match Report
Germany edged USA 1-2 at Soldier Field in Chicago in a pre-World Cup friendly, with Antonee Robinson's stunning long-range volley the undeniable highlight of the afternoon.
Kai Havertz struck early — a clinical header from a Joshua Kimmich free kick in just the 2nd minute. USA leveled in the 37th when Robinson hammered a first-time volley from a cleared corner into the roof of the net. Leroy Sané settled it in the 57th minute, finishing coolly after a sharp touch from Jamal Musiala unlocked the American defense.
For USA, the defeat — their last warmup before hosting the World Cup — reveals defensive work still needed, particularly around early concessions. Germany, meanwhile, take a timely confidence boost into the tournament, with their attacking trio clicking at exactly the right moment.
Match Events
2'
37'
57'
61'
61'
62'
62'
62'
63'
69'
D. Raum(Roughing)
72'
72'
72'
72'
72'
80'
80'
80'
90'
M. Beier(Roughing)
90+2'
T. Weah(Roughing)
90+2'
N. Schlotterbeck(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
2'
37'
57'
61'
61'
62'
63'
69'
D. Raum(Roughing)
72'
72'
72'
72'
80'
80'
80'
90'
M. Beier(Roughing)
(Roughing)T. Weah
90+2'
90+2'
N. Schlotterbeck(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Statistics
52%Possession48%
16Shots12
4Shots on Target4
10Corners2
11Fouls10
3Offsides4
1Yellow Cards3
476Passes444
2Saves3
Head to Head
4
United States wins
0
Draws
9
Germany wins
Goals: 19 - 28
