Groups, quarter finals and third place play-off per 8 teams (61 Teams | 26 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?
This format combines a group stage with extensive placement finals. The 61 teams first play in 26 groups. Based on their finishing position in the group, they are then divided into final groups in which the definitive final standings are decided.
Teams: 61
Groups: 26
Group-stage matches: 44
Final-stage matches: 90
Total number of matches: 134
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 61 teams
The final rounds for 61 teams consist of 7 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 56 teams are divided into 7 groups of eight; an adapted final format applies to the remaining 5 teams.
How many matches are played?
The format contains 134 matches in total: 44 matches in the initial group stage and 90 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.