Groups, quarter finals and third place play-off per 8 teams (52 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, 52 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: 52
Groups: 2
Group-stage matches: 650
Final-stage matches: 76
Total number of matches: 726
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
After the group stage, the teams are ranked according to their finishing positions. The highest-ranked teams form the first final group, the next teams form the following final group, and so on. Each complete final group consists of eight teams and plays cross-over and placement finals to determine all eight final positions.
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 650 matches. The subsequent final rounds contain 76 matches. The complete tournament therefore consists of 726 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.