After its confidence-building win against Senegal on Sunday, the U.S. men’s national team has just one more tune-up friendly before kicking off 2026 FIFA World Cup play on home soil, which means manager Mauricio Pochettino has just one more opportunity to determine his starting lineup for soccer’s most competitive showcase.
The Stars and Stripes will face European powerhouse Germany on Saturday in front of a sold-out crowd at Soldier Field in Chicago. It will be a key chance for Pochettino not only to solidify his tournament plans, but also for the Stars and Stripes to continue to prove themselves as a real contender this summer, an identity they set in motion with the 3–2 victory over the No. 14 globally-ranked West Africans last week. Should the No. 16-ranked U.S. secure a draw or even a win against the No. 10-ranked Europeans, it would signify promise for a highly successful summer.
