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.

It all matters from here on out for the United States. Germany beat the U.S. 2-1 in their final World Cup send-off match, despite a spirited performance from the hosts ahead of the tournament. Antonee "Jedi" Robinson scored the lone goal for the U.