xG 1.02 – 1.38 · xPts 1.10 – 1.62 · Group A
An even contest (1.02–1.38 xG) finished 1–1.
World Cup 2026 xG recap: 18 June
Latest available post-match xG · updated 30 July 2026, 12:26 ET · 4 matches, 14 goals, 10.95 total xG. Not live.
4 matches on 18 June, read through expected goals — the day's robberies, smash-and-grabs and standout performances below.
xG stories of the day
Most dominant display
Canada controlled the chances against Qatar, 4.60–0.22 xG — a 6–0 the balance of play backs up. xG breakdown →
Every 18 June match
xG 2.06 – 0.23 · xPts 2.59 – 0.25 · Group B
Switzerland backed up their xG edge (2.06–0.23 xG), winning 4–1.
xG 4.60 – 0.22 · xPts 2.93 – 0.03 · Group B
Canada backed up their xG edge (4.60–0.22 xG), winning 6–0.
xG 0.53 – 0.91 · xPts 0.98 – 1.65 · Group A
Mexico edged a balanced game 1–0 (0.53–0.91 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.