Groups, quarter finals and third place play-off per 8 teams (28 Teams | 1 Group)
At the bottom of this page you can set the number of teams and groups yourself to view the schedule.
How does this tournament format work?
This format combines a group stage with extensive placement finals. The 28 teams first play in 1 groups. Based on their finishing position in the group, they are then divided into final groups in which the definitive final standings are decided.
Teams: 28
Groups: 1
Group-stage matches: 378
Final-stage matches: 42
Total number of matches: 420
This overview shows configurations up to 64 teams. Larger tournaments are supported as well - see our pricing page for details.
Structure of the final rounds
A complete final group of eight teams consists of three rounds. Four matches are played in the first round. Matches for the upper and lower halves of the final group then follow. In the final round, each individual final position is contested.
Final rounds with 28 teams
With 28 teams, 3 complete final groups of eight can be formed. A total of 24 teams continue through cross-over and placement finals. After this division, 4 teams remain.
The final four teams form a separate final group. Each team plays the other three teams. The final standings in this group determine positions 25 through 28. As a result, these teams play three matches after the initial group stage, just like the teams in a complete final group of eight.
Frequently asked questions
How are the teams divided after the group stage?
The ranking from the group stage determines the division of the final rounds. Based on their position, the teams are divided into 3 complete final groups of eight and, where necessary, a smaller remaining group.
How many matches are played?
The group stage consists of 378 matches. The subsequent final rounds contain 42 matches. The complete tournament therefore consists of 420 matches.
What happens to the remaining 4 teams?
The final four teams form a separate final group. Each team plays the other three teams. The final standings in this group determine positions 25 through 28. As a result, these teams play three matches after the initial group stage, just like the teams in a complete final group of eight.