Main Round
Top two teams from each group advanced to the Semifinals. The third and fourth placed teams from each group competed in 5th/6th and 7th/8th placement matches respectively.
| Team advanced to the Semifinals | |
| Team will compete in placement matches | |
| Team is eliminated from the tournament |
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