Groups, quarter finals and third place play-off per 8 teams (53 Teams | 12 Groups)
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How does this tournament format work?
This tournament format for 53 teams consists of 12 groups followed by cross-over and placement finals. After the group stage, teams with similar rankings are brought together to compete for the different final positions.
Teams: 53
Groups: 12
Group-stage matches: 92
Final-stage matches: 78
Total number of matches: 170
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 53 teams
The final rounds for 53 teams consist of 6 complete groups of eight teams and a remaining group of 5 teams. Each complete group determines eight individual final positions. The format for the last group is adapted to the number of teams remaining.
The final five teams are divided into one group of three and one group of two. After the group matches, the two group winners play each other for the two highest remaining final positions. The two runners-up play for the next two positions. The third-placed team in the group of three has completed its matches and receives the final position.
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 48 teams are divided into 6 groups of eight; an adapted final format applies to the remaining 5 teams.
How many matches are played?
The format contains 170 matches in total: 92 matches in the initial group stage and 78 matches in the subsequent final stage.
What happens to the remaining 5 teams?
The final five teams are divided into one group of three and one group of two. After the group matches, the two group winners play each other for the two highest remaining final positions. The two runners-up play for the next two positions. The third-placed team in the group of three has completed its matches and receives the final position.