NewsGermany give co-hosts USA a World Cup reality check
The United States fell 2-1 to Germany in Chicago, Leroy Sané settling it after Antonee Robinson's stunner had cancelled out Kai Havertz.
Germany handed the United States a final reality check, winning 2-1 at a sold-out Soldier Field as the co-hosts' preparations ended on a sobering note, as beIN Sports reported.
Kai Havertz headed Germany ahead inside two minutes from a Joshua Kimmich free-kick. Antonee Robinson levelled with a magnificent volley from outside the box, Christian Pulisic starting the move with a driving run. Leroy Sané won it 12 minutes after the break, per ESPN.
For the USA, hosting the World Cup brings expectation, and this was a useful gauge against a top side before they open against Paraguay on 12 June. Mauricio Pochettino's men showed fight without quite matching Germany's quality.
For Germany, Julian Nagelsmann will take the win and the workout. For Kenyan fans, the hosts clearly have ground to make up, while Germany look among the contenders.
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