Groups, quarter finals and third place play-off per 8 teams (44 Teams | 16 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 44 teams start in 16 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: 44
Groups: 16
Group-stage matches: 40
Final-stage matches: 64
Total number of matches: 104
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 44 teams
The final rounds for 44 teams consist of 5 complete groups of eight teams and a remaining group of 4 teams. Each complete group determines eight individual final positions. The format for the last group is adapted to the number of teams remaining.
The final four teams play two semi-finals. The winners then play for positions 41 and 42, while the losers play for positions 43 and 44. This determines all four remaining final positions individually.
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 4 teams.
How many matches are played?
The format contains 104 matches in total: 40 matches in the initial group stage and 64 matches in the subsequent final stage.
What happens to the remaining 4 teams?
The final four teams play two semi-finals. The winners then play for positions 41 and 42, while the losers play for positions 43 and 44. This determines all four remaining final positions individually.