31.   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.

32.   Paris-Saint Germain gained second on a goal difference after an away win at Rennes.

33.   Paris-St. Germain had a chance to go into first if it won, having a better goal difference than Metz.

34.   Paraguay is tied with South Africa with three points, but has a worse goal difference.

35.   A draw would still leave the French in very hot water, while a win could lift them to second place in Group A, depending on goal difference.

36.   A loss by either would decide the title, although Bayer could survive a draw because of its huge edge in goal difference.

37.   A draw might also be enough as the Germans have nine points and a healthy goal difference of six.

38.   A Portuguese victory and American loss likely would knock the Americans out, depending on goal differences.

39.   A victory by two goals or more would give Liverpool the lead on goal difference.

40.   A win by two goals would have been good enough to claim first on goal difference over Manchester United.