Eindtoernooien

Eindtoernooien, or knockout tournaments, are a type of competition format where participants are eliminated after a single loss. This format is commonly used in sports, games, and other competitive events. The term "knockout" refers to the process of eliminating a competitor from the tournament. The most well-known example of a knockout tournament is the FIFA World Cup, where teams are eliminated after losing a single match.

Knockout tournaments can be single-elimination or double-elimination. In a single-elimination tournament, a participant is eliminated after one loss. In a double-elimination tournament, a participant is eliminated after two losses. The format can also be structured as a single round or multiple rounds, with the final round determining the winner.

The structure of a knockout tournament can vary, but it typically involves a bracket system where participants are paired against each other. The winner of each match advances to the next round, while the loser is eliminated. This process continues until only one participant remains, who is declared the winner of the tournament.

Knockout tournaments are popular due to their simplicity and the excitement of each match being a potential elimination. They are often used in sports where the margin of victory is crucial, such as boxing, wrestling, and certain martial arts. In games, knockout tournaments are used in various genres, including fighting games, where players are eliminated after losing a set number of rounds.