Germany edge USMNT 2-1 in Chicago as Havertz opener prompts Pochettino’s breakdown
TL;DR
Germany defeated the United States 2-1 in Chicago after Havertz opened from a Kimmich cross, Antonee Robinson equalized before halftime, and Leroy Sané sealed the win in the second half. Pochettino dissected the opening goal, stressing defensive line awareness and the quality of the cross, while praising the US for a strong reply and framing the result as a learning experience ahead of the World Cup opener vs Paraguay. Substitutions in the second half allowed both teams to preview World Cup contenders, with Oliver Baumann making key late saves for Germany as the US pressed for a draw.
- Mauricio Pochettino dissects Kai Havertz’s goal, the response the USMNT showed in 2-1 loss to Germany Bavarian Football Works
- USA 1-2 Germany (Jun 6, 2026) Game Analysis ESPN
- US show the fight Pochettino wanted – just in time for the World Cup The Guardian
- USMNT vs. Germany: Match Recap & Highlights U.S. Soccer
- Can the USMNT take the next step? Final World Cup tuneup offers mixed clues Yahoo Sports
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on Bavarian Football Works