Groups, quarter finals and third place play-off per 8 teams (64 Teams | 19 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 tournament format for 64 teams consists of 19 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: 64
Groups: 19
Group-stage matches: 78
Final-stage matches: 96
Total number of matches: 174
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
A complete final group of eight teams consists of three rounds. Four matches are played in the first round. Matches for the upper and lower halves of the final group then follow. In the final round, each individual final position is contested.
Final rounds with 64 teams
All 64 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?
The ranking from the group stage determines the division of the final rounds. Based on their position, the teams are divided into 8 complete final groups of eight and, where necessary, a smaller remaining group.
How many matches are played?
The group stage consists of 78 matches. The subsequent final rounds contain 96 matches. The complete tournament therefore consists of 174 matches.
Does every team play the same number of matches after the group stage?
Yes. Because 64 teams can be divided exactly into 8 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.