An elimination tournament is a type of competition where participants compete in matches, and the loser of each match is eliminated from the tournament. This format continues until only one participant remains, who is declared the winner. Elimination tournaments are commonly used in sports, such as basketball and tennis, where teams or players face off in a series of rounds. In an elimination tournament, each round typically consists of several matches, and the winners advance to the next round. This structure creates excitement and suspense, as each match can determine who continues in the competition. Popular examples include the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament and the World Cup in soccer.