Three-way tie at the summit as perfect records reign

The top of the standings presents a rare deadlock. France, Argentina, and Mexico each hold nine points from three matches, their three wins apiece keeping them locked together on goal difference alone. France leads that tiebreaker at plus-eight, Argentina sits at plus-seven, and Mexico at plus-six, but the gap between them remains negligible. All three remain unbeaten, a distinction that separates them from the rest of the field.

Behind the perfect record holders lies a two-point chasm and a second tier of competition. Brazil, Netherlands, and Spain each claim seven points from three matches with identical records of two wins and one draw. Brazil and Netherlands share a plus-six goal difference advantage over Spain's plus-five, placing them fractionally ahead in the secondary battle. This trio's draws prove crucial—they keep them in touch with the leaders despite having fewer wins, but also mark them as the most vulnerable among the contenders.

The mathematical reality is stark: the leaders have capitalized on every opportunity, while the chasing pack has been unable to maintain momentum through entire campaigns. For Argentina, France, and Mexico, perfection remains the standard. For Brazil, Netherlands, and Spain, the next round of matches becomes critical—further dropped points could turn a narrow deficit into an unbridgeable one.