xG 1.79 – 0.53 · xPts 2.26 – 0.53 · Group I
France backed up their xG edge (1.79–0.53 xG), winning 3–1.
World Cup 2026 xG recap: 16 June
Latest available post-match xG · updated 30 July 2026, 12:26 ET · 4 matches, 16 goals, 9.37 total xG. Not live.
4 matches on 16 June, read through expected goals — the day's robberies, smash-and-grabs and standout performances below.
xG stories of the day
Most dominant display
Norway controlled the chances against Iraq, 2.52–0.80 xG — a 4–1 the balance of play backs up. xG breakdown →
Every 16 June match
xG 0.80 – 2.52 · xPts 0.45 – 2.40 · Group I
Norway backed up their xG edge (2.52–0.80 xG), winning 1–4.
xG 1.26 – 0.32 · xPts 2.12 – 0.58 · Group J
Argentina backed up their xG edge (1.26–0.32 xG), winning 3–0.
xG 1.69 – 0.46 · xPts 2.26 – 0.51 · Group J
Austria backed up their xG edge (1.69–0.46 xG), winning 3–1.
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Luck is measured per match: actual points minus expected points (xPts), an independent Poisson model on public post-match xG. Figures may differ from other public xG sources. Directional, not official — especially early in the tournament.