World Cup

World Cup is a fun and fast-paced tournament format where teams compete in groups of four, six or eight. The tournament continues until only one team remains, crowned as the World Cup champion. In other words, play like the premier padel.

Rules in World Cup

The following points describe the rules in a World Cup tournament.

• Each group consists of 4, 6 or 8 teams. Each team plays against every other team in their group once.
• The 2 leading teams from each group advance to the next stage of the tournament.
• After advancing from the group stage, teams enter a single-elimination knockout phase.
• In the knockout phase, teams compete in one-off matches where the loser is eliminated from the tournament.
• The knockout phase continues until 2 teams remain, they then advance to the finals to compete for the championship.
• In case of a tie in the group stage, tiebreakers such as point differential or head-to-head results are used to determine which team advances.
• Matches are played on standard padel courts with official rules and regulations.
• Each team must have 2 players on the court at all times.
• Substitutions are allowed between matches but not during a match.

Tiers in World Cup (Optional)

Intrested in playing World Cup with multiple skill levels? You can create tiers within the World Cup format to ensure fair competition among teams of varying abilities. Here are some guidelines for tiers in a World Cup tournament:

• By default, the tournament will be created with 1 tier.
• When setting up the World Cup tournament, you can select between 1 or 2 tiers.
• If you choose to have 2 tiers, teams will be divided into Tier 1 and Tier 2 in the knockout phase.
• In the knockout phase, teams compete in one-off matches where the loser is eliminated from the tournament.
• The knockout phase continues until 2 teams remain, they then advance to the finals to compete for the championship.
• In case of a tie in the group stage, tiebreakers such as point differential or head-to-head results are used to determine which team advances.

Merge Tiers in World Cup (Optional)

Optionally, you can choose to merge tiers within the World Cup format to create a more inclusive competition. Here is how merged tiers work in a World Cup tournament:

• By default, the tournament will not merge tiers.
• When setting up the World Cup tournament, you can choose to merge tiers by selecting the option.
• If you choose to merge tiers, winning teams from the knockout phase will compete in the final phase for a single championship.
• This option allows for a more diverse competition, as teams from different skill levels will face off against each other.

How do you score?

Traditionally, World cup matches are scored based on points won during rallies. However, the scoring system can vary depending on the specific rules set for the tournament. Here are some options:

• Predetermined number of points, such as 11, 15, or 21 points.
• Matches can also be played in a best-of format, where the team that wins the majority of sets wins the match.
• A set is typically won by the first team to reach 6 games with a margin of at least 2 games.
• If the score reaches 6-6 in a set, a tiebreaker is played to determine the winner of the set.
• In the knockout phase, matches may be played as a single set or a best-of-three sets format.
• The specific scoring system should be clearly communicated to all participants before the tournament begins.

How to organize a World cup tournament?

To organize a World cup tournament, follow these steps:

1. Determine the number of teams and players interested in participating. Decide on the group size (4, 6, or 8 teams per group).
2. A minimum of 2 groups is required to organize a World cup tournament.
3. Set the tournament rules, including match format, scoring system, and tiebreakers.
4. Schedule the matches, ensuring that there is enough time for rest between games.
5. Consider how many courts are needed based on the number of matches and available time.
6. PadelFast will automatically generates fixtures and manages the tournament for you.