Groups, quarter finals and third place play-off per 8 teams (40 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 40 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: 40
Groups: 3
Group-stage matches: 247
Final-stage matches: 60
Total number of matches: 307
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 40 teams
All 40 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 results from the group stage determine which teams meet in the final stage. The first 40 teams are divided into 5 groups of eight; an adapted final format applies to the remaining 0 teams.
How many matches are played?
The format contains 307 matches in total: 247 matches in the initial group stage and 60 matches in the subsequent final stage.
Does every team play the same number of matches after the group stage?
Yes. Because 40 teams can be divided exactly into 5 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.