World Cup 2026 xG recap: 27 June

Latest available post-match xG · updated 2 July 2026, 02:56 ET · 6 matches, 19 goals, 14.34 total xG. Not live.

6 matches on 27 June, read through expected goals — the day's robberies, smash-and-grabs and standout performances below.

xG stories of the day

Most dominant display

DR Congo controlled the chances against Uzbekistan, 2.18–0.20 xG — a 3–1 the balance of play backs up. xG breakdown →

Best defensive resilience

Portugal held Colombia to 0 goals from 1.70 xG faced — a backs-to-the-wall job. xG breakdown →

Every 27 June match

xG 0.661.56 · xPts 0.72 2.03 · Group L

England backed up their xG edge (1.56–0.66 xG), winning 0–2.

xG 0.420.64 · xPts 1.06 1.49 · Group L

Croatia edged a balanced game 2–1 (0.42–0.64 xG).

xG 2.180.20 · xPts 2.65 0.21 · Group K

DR Congo backed up their xG edge (2.18–0.20 xG), winning 3–1.

xG 1.700.93 · xPts 1.91 0.85 · Group K

An even contest (1.70–0.93 xG) finished 0–0.

xG 0.762.13 · xPts 0.55 2.26 · Group J

Argentina backed up their xG edge (2.13–0.76 xG), winning 1–3.

xG 1.671.49 · xPts 1.50 1.27 · Group J

An even contest (1.67–1.49 xG) finished 3–3.

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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.