USA v Germany: World Cup 2026 warm-up – live

USA face Germany in final World Cup tune-up match

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It’s a picture-perfect 79F (26C) day in Chicago. The fans are out in full regalia as the teams make their way from the tunnel for the anthems. We should be under way in a few minutes.

>USA midfielder Tyler Adams speaks with a Fox sideline reporter on the telecast. Asked what will be important for his team in today’s game, he says: “Minimizing spaces, but that’s easier said than done when you’re playing against such high-level players. We know there’s going to be times where they break us down, where they’re going to get in open spaces. It’s about how we defend and get numbers around the ball and ultimately not conceding many chances.”

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