Germany handed the United States a pre-tournament reality check, defeating the World Cup co-hosts 2-1 in Chicago in their final warm-up fixture. Kai Havertz headed Germany into the lead as early as the third minute, before Antonee Robinson levelled with a powerful volley in front of more than 63,000 fans; Leroy Sané then restored Germany's advantage with a low finish after nearly an hour of play. The result gives the USA — one of the three North American co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup — cause for reflection ahead of their tournament opener, while Germany will begin their campaign on 14 June against Curaçao.