
Germany edge USMNT 2-1 in Chicago as Havertz opener prompts Pochettino’s breakdown
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.












