World Cup 2026 xG recap: 20 June

Latest available post-match xG · updated 2 July 2026, 02:56 ET · 4 matches, 13 goals, 12.25 total xG. Not live.

4 matches on 20 June, read through expected goals — the day's robberies, smash-and-grabs and standout performances below.

xG stories of the day

Biggest xG robbery

Ecuador out-chanced Curacao 2.84–0.50 but took 1 point from a 0–0 — worth 2.66 xPts on the chances (Δ -1.66). xG breakdown →

Every 20 June match

xG 2.611.01 · xPts 2.31 0.53 · Group F

Netherlands backed up their xG edge (2.61–1.01 xG), winning 5–1.

xG 1.891.22 · xPts 1.82 0.96 · Group E

Germany edged a balanced game 2–1 (1.89–1.22 xG).

xG 2.840.50 · xPts 2.66 0.23 · Group E

Ecuador created far more (2.84–0.50 xG) but were held to a 0–0 draw.

xG 0.052.13 · xPts 0.14 2.73 · Group F

Japan backed up their xG edge (2.13–0.05 xG), winning 0–4.

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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.