Groups, quarter finals and third place play-off per 8 teams (54 Teams | 17 Groups)
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How does this tournament format work?
This tournament format for 54 teams consists of 17 groups followed by cross-over and placement finals. After the group stage, teams with similar rankings are brought together to compete for the different final positions.
Teams: 54
Groups: 17
Group-stage matches: 60
Final-stage matches: 81
Total number of matches: 141
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 final stage is structured so that losing a match does not immediately end a team's tournament. After each match, the team continues to another placement match. After three matches, every team in a complete final group of eight has reached its own final position.
Final rounds with 54 teams
The final rounds for 54 teams consist of 6 complete groups of eight teams and a remaining group of 6 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 six teams are divided into two groups of three. After the group matches, the two group winners play each other, as do the two second-placed teams and the two third-placed teams. These three placement matches determine the final six positions.
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 48 teams are divided into 6 groups of eight; an adapted final format applies to the remaining 6 teams.
How many matches are played?
The format contains 141 matches in total: 60 matches in the initial group stage and 81 matches in the subsequent final stage.
What happens to the remaining 6 teams?
The final six teams are divided into two groups of three. After the group matches, the two group winners play each other, as do the two second-placed teams and the two third-placed teams. These three placement matches determine the final six positions.