The 40 teams are seeded in 10 pools, split up into 5-pool groups.

Each team from a pool meets the others in a single tie.

The Round of 16 envisions penalties and no extra time, while the rest of the final round matches include 30 minutes extra time with a Silver goal rule and penalties to be played if the draw between teams still holds.

Semifinal losing teams play 3rd-place final with penalties after regular time.

The winning sides play the final with extra time, no Silver goal rule and repeat the match if the draw holds.