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August 21, 2026 — Expert Match Day Analysis
The tournament transitions into Stage 2 with the commencement of the Second Group Phase. The elite top 8 teams battle in Championship Pools E (Amstelveen) and F (Wavre) for Semi-Final berths, while Classification Pools G & H contest 9th–16th global ranking positions.
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Frequently Asked Questions — August 21, 2026
What is the Second Group Phase?
The Second Group Phase (Pools E, F, G, H) runs from August 21–24. Top 2 teams from Pools E and F qualify directly for the Semi-Finals.
