Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats for Mexico vs England in their Round of 16 clash at the 2026 World Cup. England edged the game 3:2 to progress to a quarter-final against Norway, who upset Brazil in their Round of 32 game.
xG Mexico 1.85-1.59 England shots map (actual score MEX 2-3 ENG)
0-1 Bellingham header goal xG 0.40
0-2 Bellingham second goal xG 0.29
1-2 Quinones goal xG 0.18
1-3 Kane penalty goal xG 0.80
2-3 Jimenez penalty goal xG 0.80
England had just 33% possession and 6 total shots in the entire game, but 5/6 were on target. Mexico had 20 odd total shots by comparison, but had the same number of shots on target.
Key match stats
Possession: Mexico 67%, England 33%
Total shots: Mexico 20, England 6
Shots on target: Mexico 5, England 5
Corners: Mexico 12, England 2
England’s 6 total shots in the game against Mexico were: Gordon 26′, Bellingham 36′ & 38′ (both goals), O’Reilly 49, Kane 60′ (penalty goal) and Bellingham 90+3′. Gordon’s 26th minute effort was England’s first shot in the game.
Most of Mexico’s chances weren’t really clear cut ones on xG, which explains their relatively low total expected goals score despite having more shots, possession and corners.