Groups, quarter finals and third place play-off per 8 teams (49 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?
This format combines a group stage with extensive placement finals. The 49 teams first play in 2 groups. Based on their finishing position in the group, they are then divided into final groups in which the definitive final standings are decided.
Teams: 49
Groups: 2
Group-stage matches: 576
Final-stage matches: 72
Total number of matches: 648
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
A complete final group of eight teams consists of three rounds. Four matches are played in the first round. Matches for the upper and lower halves of the final group then follow. In the final round, each individual final position is contested.
Final rounds with 49 teams
With 49 teams, 6 complete final groups of eight can be formed. A total of 48 teams continue through cross-over and placement finals. After this division, 1 teams remain.
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 ranking from the group stage determines the division of the final rounds. Based on their position, the teams are divided into 6 complete final groups of eight and, where necessary, a smaller remaining group.
How many matches are played?
The group stage consists of 576 matches. The subsequent final rounds contain 72 matches. The complete tournament therefore consists of 648 matches.
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.