US beats Senegal 3-2 in World Cup warmup match
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The United States men’s national team defeated Senegal 3-2 in a pre-World Cup friendly match. Sergiño Dest scored the opening goal early in the first half after a cross from Christian Pulisic. Senegal’s Sadio Mané scored twice, with one goal coming after a giveaway by Antonee Robinson. The U.S. started with a three-center-back formation including Alex Freeman, Mark McKenzie and captain Tim Ream. The win comes as the team prepares for its World Cup opener against Paraguay.
What’s verified
The United States defeated Senegal 3-2.
Sergiño Dest scored the opening goal of the match.
Christian Pulisic provided the assist on Dest’s goal.
Sadio Mané scored two goals for Senegal.
Mané’s first goal came after a giveaway by Antonee Robinson.
The U.S. started with a three-center-back formation that included Alex Freeman, Mark McKenzie and Tim Ream.
Where accounts differ
One account states Dest scored five minutes after the opening whistle, while another states the goal came in the seventh minute.
Not yet confirmed
Only one source reported that Christian Pulisic also scored a goal in the 20th minute. Only one source reported that Folarin Balogun scored the go-ahead goal in the second half. Only one source reported that the match was played in Charlotte, North Carolina. Only one source reported that the U.S. plays Germany on June 6 next. Only one source reported that goalkeeper Chris Brady made his international debut in the second half. Only one source reported that Ricardo Pepi made his first U.S. start since November 2024. Only one source reported that this was the first time Robinson and Dest started together under coach Mauricio Pochettino. Only one source provided the length of Pochettino’s tenure (19 months) and the number of passes on the first goal (20 passes in 64 seconds).
Key figures
Christian Pulisic (U.S. midfielder)
Sergiño Dest (U.S. defender)
Antonee Robinson (U.S. defender)
Sadio Mané (Senegal forward)
Alex Freeman (U.S. defender)
Mark McKenzie (U.S. defender)
Tim Ream (U.S. defender, captain)
Ricardo Pepi (U.S. forward)
Folarin Balogun (U.S. forward)
Chris Brady (U.S. goalkeeper)
Matt Turner (U.S. goalkeeper)
Mory Diaw (Senegal goalkeeper)
Mauricio Pochettino (U.S. head coach)
Sources: The Guardian, abcnews.com
