Groups, quarter finals and third place play-off per 8 teams (44 Teams | 2 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?
In this tournament format, 44 teams first play a group stage in 2 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: 44
Groups: 2
Group-stage matches: 462
Final-stage matches: 64
Total number of matches: 526
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 44 teams
After the group stage, 40 of the 44 teams are divided into 5 final groups of eight. Each complete final group plays twelve matches. An adapted final stage is used for 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.
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 44 teams in 2 groups, there are 462 group-stage matches. The cross-over, consolation and other placement finals add another 64 matches. A total of 526 matches are played.
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.