Groups, quarter finals and third place play-off per 8 teams (56 Teams | 22 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, 56 teams first play a group stage in 22 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: 56
Groups: 22
Group-stage matches: 46
Final-stage matches: 84
Total number of matches: 130
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
Each complete group of eight teams plays twelve final-stage matches. The first four matches divide the teams between the subsequent placement matches. Winners and losers then follow separate paths that determine which final positions they contest in their last match.
Final rounds with 56 teams
All 56 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?
After the group stage, teams with similar rankings are placed together. This means the highest-ranked teams compete for the highest final positions, while the other teams continue playing for the subsequent positions.
How many matches are played?
With 56 teams in 22 groups, there are 46 group-stage matches. The cross-over, consolation and other placement finals add another 84 matches. A total of 130 matches are played.
Does every team play the same number of matches after the group stage?
Yes. Because 56 teams can be divided exactly into 7 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.