1.   Pakistan ended level with Australia at eight points after the five preliminary games but grabbed the top spot by virtue of its superior goal difference.

2.   Because of its superior goal differential, Kuwait also was likely to advance even without winning.

3.   Bordeaux has a far superior goal difference.

4.   Bordeaux holds a one point advantage, and far superior goal difference, with two matches left to play for both clubs.

5.   But Nigeria has a superior goal aggregate.

6.   But Japan was the tournament winner on superior goal difference of three.

7.   But with only two rounds left to play PSV, which has a vastly superior goal difference, still leads Feyenoord by four clear points.

8.   Even a draw against Olimpia would give Corinthians first place, thanks to its superior goal difference.

9.   If both lose, Malaysia could earn the second semifinal berth from Group B on superior goal difference.

10.   If Mexico beats Italy, the Croats can either win, draw or even lose as long as it secures a superior goal difference compared with Italy or Ecuador.