In the qualification stage, 28 teams participate, divided into 4 groups of 7 teams each.
Based on the results of the matches, the top 4 teams from each group with the highest number of points advance to the next stage of the tournament.
The 3 teams from each group with the lowest results are eliminated from the tournament. In the event of a tie in points between teams, additional matches will be scheduled to determine the final standings.

Points distribution:

• Win 2:0 – 2 points

• Win 2:1 – 1.5 points

• Loss 0:2 – 0 points

• Loss 1:2 – 0.5 points