World Cup 2026 xG recap: 22 June

Latest available post-match xG · updated 2 July 2026, 02:56 ET · 4 matches, 13 goals, 12.63 total xG. Not live.

4 matches on 22 June, read through expected goals — the day's robberies, smash-and-grabs and standout performances below.

xG stories of the day

Most fortunate result

Norway took 3 points from a 3–2 while out-chanced 2.20–1.72 — clinical, or fortunate (Δ +1.32). xG breakdown →

Most dominant display

France controlled the chances against Iraq, 2.67–0.63 xG — a 3–0 the balance of play backs up. xG breakdown →

Every 22 June match

xG 2.360.53 · xPts 2.50 0.35 · Group J

Argentina backed up their xG edge (2.36–0.53 xG), winning 2–0.

xG 2.670.63 · xPts 2.55 0.32 · Group I

France backed up their xG edge (2.67–0.63 xG), winning 3–0.

xG 2.201.72 · xPts 1.68 1.12 · Group I

Norway edged a balanced game 3–2 (2.20–1.72 xG).

xG 0.631.89 · xPts 0.56 2.23 · Group J

Algeria backed up their xG edge (1.89–0.63 xG), winning 1–2.

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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.