Groups, quarter finals and third place play-off per 8 teams (59 Teams | 23 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?
The 59 teams start in 23 groups. Their ranking then determines which final group they enter. As far as possible, the teams are divided into groups of eight, after which cross-over and placement finals determine the final standings.
Teams: 59
Groups: 23
Group-stage matches: 49
Final-stage matches: 87
Total number of matches: 136
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 59 teams
With 59 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, 3 teams remain.
The final three teams form a separate final group. Each team plays the other two teams. The final standings in this group determine positions 57 through 59.
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 49 matches. The subsequent final rounds contain 87 matches. The complete tournament therefore consists of 136 matches.
What happens to the remaining 3 teams?
The final three teams form a separate final group. Each team plays the other two teams. The final standings in this group determine positions 57 through 59.