Group Stages
The 24 teams were split into six groups of four teams. Six group winners, six second place finishers and the four best third place finishers qualify for the knockout round.
| Key to colours in group tables | |
|---|---|
| Group winners, runners-up, and best four third-placed teams advance to the Round of 16 | |
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