The four best third-placed teams from the groups qualified automatically for the tournament.

The four best third-placed teams would also advance to the next stage.

At the end of the first stage, a comparison was made between the third-placed teams of each group.

The two third-placed teams with the best results advanced to the quarter-finals.

The best third-placed team was determined by the results against the top two teams of the same group.

The best two third-placed teams also advance to the knockout stage.

The two best third-placed teams will advance to the quarter-finals.

Two of the six third-placed teams go through as well, with the other four playing off for the final two places.

The third berth will be given to the third-placed team in the at the end of the season.

Played in one game, becoming the third-placed, the winner team.