Tournament format:

The first and second place teams in each group advance to the playoffs for positions 1–4.

The third and fourth place teams in each group advance to the playoffs for positions 5–8.

The remaining teams will compete for positions 9–11 through a placement group stage.

Match duration: 2x15 minutes.

In case of a draw in the playoffs, a shootout will follow — three penalty shots per team.

If still tied, the game will be decided by sudden death shootouts.