The 2018

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was the 19th edition, played under the rules of

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, the world governing body for

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, and the

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thereof. The tournament was hosted by

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from 24 August to 2 September 2018 in

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. The finalists of this championship earned the right to represent the continent at the

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Hosts Selection

On 23 March 2018,

Central Board announced that

as the host city for the tournament.

Qualification

Qualified teams

''as of 19 August 2018:'' * − Tournament Hosts * − Zone VI * − Zone V * − Zone I * − Zone V Winner * − Zone VII * − Zone II Winner * − Zone I * − Zone IV * − Zone II

Preliminary round

''All times are local (

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).''

Group A

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Group B

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Knockout stage

''All times are local (

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Quarter finals

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9−11th place classification

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9th place match

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5–8th place classification

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Semifinals

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7th place match

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5th place match

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Bronze medal match

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Final

Final standings

Awards

All-Tournament Team

Notes

References

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