Groups, quarter finals and third place play-off per 8 teams (59 Teams | 7 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?
The 59 teams start in 7 groups. Their ranking then determines which final group they enter. As far as possible, the teams are divided into groups of eight, after which cross-over and placement finals determine the final standings.
Teams: 59
Groups: 7
Group-stage matches: 220
Final-stage matches: 87
Total number of matches: 307
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 group stage determines which teams meet in the final rounds. A separate final group is formed for every eight teams. Within such a group, every team remains in competition until its definitive final position is known, so all eight places in the group are determined individually.
Final rounds with 59 teams
The final rounds for 59 teams consist of 7 complete groups of eight teams and a remaining group of 3 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 three teams form a separate final group. Each team plays the other two teams. The final standings in this group determine positions 57 through 59.
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 56 teams are divided into 7 groups of eight; an adapted final format applies to the remaining 3 teams.
How many matches are played?
The format contains 307 matches in total: 220 matches in the initial group stage and 87 matches in the subsequent final stage.
What happens to the remaining 3 teams?
The final three teams form a separate final group. Each team plays the other two teams. The final standings in this group determine positions 57 through 59.