Why Germany's World Cup History Gives Them the Edge

For the U.S. to get its promised economic lift from the World Cup, it will take an influx of international fans who can come to the U.S. at the last minute.

The U.S. men's national team hosts Germany on Saturday at Soldier Field in Chicago for its final friendly before the World Cup.

Follow Germany's FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer news, fixtures, results, squad and group standings from Reuters, covering their path through the tournament.

Germany's 18-year-old midfielder Lennart Karl will miss the World Cup after suffering an injury in training on Friday.

The USMNT's 2026 schedule is focused on the World Cup, as Mauricio Pochettino leads the Stars and Stripes into the World Cup on home soil.