Groups, quarter finals and third place play-off per 8 teams (52 Teams | 17 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 52 teams first play in 17 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: 52
Groups: 17
Group-stage matches: 54
Final-stage matches: 76
Total number of matches: 130
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 52 teams
With 52 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, 4 teams remain.
The final four teams play two semi-finals. The winners then play for positions 49 and 50, while the losers play for positions 51 and 52. This determines all four remaining final positions individually.
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 54 matches. The subsequent final rounds contain 76 matches. The complete tournament therefore consists of 130 matches.
What happens to the remaining 4 teams?
The final four teams play two semi-finals. The winners then play for positions 49 and 50, while the losers play for positions 51 and 52. This determines all four remaining final positions individually.