USMNT vs Germany: Pochettino's USA Faces World Cup Dress Rehearsal in Chicago

6 Jun 2026

The United States host four-time World Cup champions Germany in a sold-out Coca-Cola Send-Off Match in Chicago on June 6, with kickoff at 2:30 p.m. ET. It is the final tune-up for both nations before the tournament begins. Mauricio Pochettino's side arrive with momentum after a 3-2 win over Senegal, with the manager describing Germany as one of the best teams in football history. Germany will be without the injured Serge Gnabry, while Kai Havertz and Manuel Neuer are also absent.