quarterfinal

American  

[kwawr-ter-fahyn-l] / ˌkwɔr tərˈfaɪn l /

adjective

1. of or relating to the contest or round preceding the semifinal one.

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noun

1. a quarterfinal contest or round.

quarterfinal British  

/ ˈkwɔːtəˌfaɪnəl /

noun

1. the round before the semifinal in a competition

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Etymology

Origin of quarterfinal

First recorded in 1925–30; quarter + final

Example Sentences

That’s where, in a quarterfinal match against England at the 1986 World Cup, Maradona pulled off two of the most inexplicable moments in soccer history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The lakefront event will feature live broadcasts of round of 16 and quarterfinal matches in a festival-like atmosphere with DJs, international cuisine, beer gardens, an outdoor movie theater, muralists, games with prizes and continuous entertainment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

For this tournament to be considered a success, El Tri must break the quarterfinal barrier.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Next up is a quarterfinal showdown with No. 2-seeded Norco on Wednesday at Encino’s Franklin Fields.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

At the public pep rally out at the stadium the Thursday before the quarterfinal showdown against the Arlington Lamar Vikings, Hix stood on the glittering field.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger