Groups, quarter finals and third place play-off per 8 teams (38 Teams | 8 Groups)
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How does this tournament format work?
In this tournament format, 38 teams first play a group stage in 8 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: 38
Groups: 8
Group-stage matches: 72
Final-stage matches: 57
Total number of matches: 129
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
Each complete group of eight teams plays twelve final-stage matches. The first four matches divide the teams between the subsequent placement matches. Winners and losers then follow separate paths that determine which final positions they contest in their last match.
Final rounds with 38 teams
After the group stage, 32 of the 38 teams are divided into 4 final groups of eight. Each complete final group plays twelve matches. An adapted final stage is used for the remaining 6 teams.
The final six teams are divided into two groups of three. After the group matches, the two group winners play each other, as do the two second-placed teams and the two third-placed teams. These three placement matches determine the final six positions.
Frequently asked questions
How are the teams divided after the group stage?
After the group stage, teams with similar rankings are placed together. This means the highest-ranked teams compete for the highest final positions, while the other teams continue playing for the subsequent positions.
How many matches are played?
With 38 teams in 8 groups, there are 72 group-stage matches. The cross-over, consolation and other placement finals add another 57 matches. A total of 129 matches are played.
What happens to the remaining 6 teams?
The final six teams are divided into two groups of three. After the group matches, the two group winners play each other, as do the two second-placed teams and the two third-placed teams. These three placement matches determine the final six positions.