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Joseph McBride

CanMNT record highest xG from first round of World Cup games - despite failing to score

Canada recorded the highest expected goals (xG) total out of any World Cup game so far against Belgium, but are still yet to score in the tournament.

In a tournament that's seen England beat Iran 6-2, and Spain put seven past Costa Rica, it may come as a surprise that it's in fact Canada who have recorded the highest xG. The xG for the CanMNT on Wednesday night was 3.35, although they are still awaiting their first ever World Cup goal.

Canada had 21 shots against Belgium during their 1-0 defeat, as Michy Batshuayi became the hero for the Red Devils with the only goal of the game. Alphonso Davies missed a first-half penalty, and head coach John Herdman will be making sure they all do shooting practice before they take on Croatia.

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