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Expected Goals xG Explained: The Football Stat That Changed How We Watch the Game

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Expected Goals xG explained in simple terms: what xG means in football, how it is calculated, how to read match xG, and why it matters at the 2026 World Cup.

Soccer Fan
March 17, 2026