Groups, quarter finals and third place play-off per 8 teams (39 Teams | 4 Groups)
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 39 teams first play in 4 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: 39
Groups: 4
Group-stage matches: 171
Final-stage matches: 55
Total number of matches: 226
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
The final stage is structured so that losing a match does not immediately end a team's tournament. After each match, the team continues to another placement match. After three matches, every team in a complete final group of eight has reached its own final position.
Final rounds with 39 teams
The final rounds for 39 teams consist of 4 complete groups of eight teams and a remaining group of 7 teams. Each complete group determines eight individual final positions. The format for the last group is adapted to the number of teams remaining.
For the final seven teams, the four highest-ranked teams play two semi-finals followed by a final and a consolation final. The other three teams form a separate group in which they determine the final three positions among themselves.
Frequently asked questions
How are the teams divided after the group stage?
The results from the group stage determine which teams meet in the final stage. The first 32 teams are divided into 4 groups of eight; an adapted final format applies to the remaining 7 teams.
How many matches are played?
The format contains 226 matches in total: 171 matches in the initial group stage and 55 matches in the subsequent final stage.
What happens to the remaining 7 teams?
For the final seven teams, the four highest-ranked teams play two semi-finals followed by a final and a consolation final. The other three teams form a separate group in which they determine the final three positions among themselves.