The 53 teams were divided into 9 groups, 6 in group A-H and 5 in group I. ..
The third place in the best results of the nine groups directly advanced to the final of the European Championship.
The third place in the other eight groups entered the play-off stage. Eight teams are divided into two or four pairs by lottery, and play off matches at home and away. Teams that score more goals in two rounds of play-offs will advance. If the two teams draw, the team with more away goals will advance. If it's still the same, then enter the first half 15 minutes overtime. If neither team scores in overtime, penalty shoot-out will be played.