Groups, quarter finals and third place play-off per 8 teams (40 Teams | 2 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?
In this tournament format, 40 teams first play a group stage in 2 groups. The teams are then divided according to their ranking into final groups of up to eight teams. Within these groups, they continue playing for the individual final positions.
Teams: 40
Groups: 2
Group-stage matches: 380
Final-stage matches: 60
Total number of matches: 440
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 group stage determines which teams meet in the final rounds. A separate final group is formed for every eight teams. Within such a group, every team remains in competition until its definitive final position is known, so all eight places in the group are determined individually.
Final rounds with 40 teams
All 40 teams can be divided into complete final groups of eight. Therefore, no separate final format is required for remaining teams.
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 40 teams are divided into 5 groups of eight; an adapted final format applies to the remaining 0 teams.
How many matches are played?
The format contains 440 matches in total: 380 matches in the initial group stage and 60 matches in the subsequent final stage.
Does every team play the same number of matches after the group stage?
Yes. Because 40 teams can be divided exactly into 5 final groups of eight, every team plays three matches after the group stage. After these three matches, each team's definitive final position is known.