Groups, quarter finals and third place play-off per 8 teams (58 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?
In this tournament format, 58 teams first play a group stage in 4 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: 58
Groups: 4
Group-stage matches: 392
Final-stage matches: 85
Total number of matches: 477
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
After the group stage, the teams are ranked according to their finishing positions. The highest-ranked teams form the first final group, the next teams form the following final group, and so on. Each complete final group consists of eight teams and plays cross-over and placement finals to determine all eight final positions.
Final rounds with 58 teams
With 58 teams, 7 complete final groups of eight can be formed. A total of 56 teams continue through cross-over and placement finals. After this division, 2 teams remain.
The final two teams play directly against each other for positions 57 and 58. This means their definitive final ranking is also decided on the field.
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 7 complete final groups of eight and, where necessary, a smaller remaining group.
How many matches are played?
The group stage consists of 392 matches. The subsequent final rounds contain 85 matches. The complete tournament therefore consists of 477 matches.
What happens to the remaining 2 teams?
The final two teams play directly against each other for positions 57 and 58. This means their definitive final ranking is also decided on the field.