Groups, quarter finals and third place play-off per 8 teams (41 Teams | 13 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?
The 41 teams start in 13 groups. Their ranking then determines which final group they enter. As far as possible, the teams are divided into groups of eight, after which cross-over and placement finals determine the final standings.
Teams: 41
Groups: 13
Group-stage matches: 45
Final-stage matches: 60
Total number of matches: 105
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 group stage determines which teams meet in the final rounds. A separate final group is formed for every eight teams. Within such a group, every team remains in competition until its definitive final position is known, so all eight places in the group are determined individually.
Final rounds with 41 teams
The final rounds for 41 teams consist of 5 complete groups of eight teams and a remaining group of 1 teams. Each complete group determines eight individual final positions. The format for the last group is adapted to the number of teams remaining.
One team remains after the complete final groups have been formed. No separate additional match is possible for this team, so the position resulting from the previous stage becomes the final position in the tournament.
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 1 teams.
How many matches are played?
The format contains 105 matches in total: 45 matches in the initial group stage and 60 matches in the subsequent final stage.
What happens to the remaining 1 teams?
One team remains after the complete final groups have been formed. No separate additional match is possible for this team, so the position resulting from the previous stage becomes the final position in the tournament.