AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUSMNT World Cup send-off: Antonee Robinson’s stunning volley couldn’t prevent the United States from falling 2-1 to Germany in the final pre-tournament friendly at Chicago’s Soldier Field, with Kai Havertz scoring early and Leroy Sané netting the winner in the 57th minute. World Cup opener focus (Group D): The US now turns to its first match against Paraguay next week, with the squad still managing injury questions and lineup decisions after the tune-up. Labor and security tensions in LA: At SoFi Stadium, about 2,000 hospitality workers voted 96% to authorize a strike ahead of the US vs. Paraguay game, citing pay, job protections, and fears around immigration enforcement at matches. Global spotlight: Pope Leo XIV said he would back the United States at the World Cup, while FIFA’s opening-ceremony entertainment in Mexico City is set to feature Shakira and Burna Boy. Paraguay angle: Paraguay’s Group D campaign is also in the news as Julio Enciso’s World Cup fitness is flagged after an injury in a recent match.
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