Groups, quarter finals and third place play-off per 8 teams (20 Teams | 3 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 20 teams consists of 3 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: 20
Groups: 3
Group-stage matches: 57
Final-stage matches: 28
Total number of matches: 85
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 20 teams
With 20 teams, 2 complete final groups of eight can be formed. A total of 16 teams continue through cross-over and placement finals. After this division, 4 teams remain.
The final four teams play two semi-finals. The winners then play for positions 17 and 18, while the losers play for positions 19 and 20. This determines all four remaining final positions individually.
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 2 complete final groups of eight and, where necessary, a smaller remaining group.
How many matches are played?
The group stage consists of 57 matches. The subsequent final rounds contain 28 matches. The complete tournament therefore consists of 85 matches.
What happens to the remaining 4 teams?
The final four teams play two semi-finals. The winners then play for positions 17 and 18, while the losers play for positions 19 and 20. This determines all four remaining final positions individually.