Germany beat USA before World Cup but injuries cast shadow

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Germany beat the USA 2-1 in a pre-World Cup warm-up match, but the victory came shadowed by injury concerns. Rising star Lennart Karl suffered a tournament-ending injury, while veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer's fitness remains uncertain heading into the competition. Coach Julian Nagelsmann now faces decisions about squad depth and contingency planning as Germany prepares for its World Cup campaign with less than ideal momentum.