Germany secured a 2-1 victory over World Cup co-hosts United States in Chicago on Saturday, extending their winning streak to nine matches. The four-time world champions, aiming to rebound from early exits in 2018 and 2022, struck early when Kai Havertz headed in Joshua Kimmich's free kick in the second minute. The Americans equalized through Antonee Robinson's volley in the 37th minute, but Leroy Sane restored Germany's lead in the 57th minute. The match featured numerous substitutions in the second half.
Portugal defeated Chile in a heated match in Oeiras that saw both teams reduced to 10 men after a first-half brawl. Goncalo Guedes and Bruno Fernandes scored for Portugal, while Lucas Cepeda pulled one back for Chile. Cristiano Ronaldo started, extending his world-record appearance tally to 227, but was substituted at halftime.
Belgium thrashed 10-man Tunisia 5-0 in Brussels. Goals came from Leandro Trossard, Charles De Ketelaere, Kevin De Bruyne, Dodi Lukebakio, and Nicolas Raskin. Striker Romelu Lukaku made a 25-minute substitute appearance, recording an assist in his second international outing in a year.