World Cup 2026 xG recap: 17 June

Latest available post-match xG · updated 30 July 2026, 12:26 ET · 4 matches, 13 goals, 10.17 total xG. Not live.

4 matches on 17 June, read through expected goals — the day's robberies, smash-and-grabs and standout performances below.

xG stories of the day

Most dominant display

England controlled the chances against Croatia, 3.20–0.70 xG — a 4–2 the balance of play backs up. xG breakdown →

Every 17 June match

xG 0.650.87 · xPts 1.13 1.51 · Group K

An even contest (0.65–0.87 xG) finished 1–1.

xG 3.200.70 · xPts 2.65 0.25 · Group L

England backed up their xG edge (3.20–0.70 xG), winning 4–2.

xG 1.250.73 · xPts 1.76 0.95 · Group L

Ghana edged a balanced game 1–0 (1.25–0.73 xG).

xG 1.161.61 · xPts 1.07 1.68 · Group K

Colombia edged a balanced game 1–3 (1.16–1.61 xG).

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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.