The Copa do Nordeste quarterfinals are set, and the stage is ready for some thrilling knockout action! After a decisive final round of group-stage matches on Wednesday, eight teams have punched their tickets to the next phase: Vitória, Ceará, ABC, Juazeirense, Confiança, Fortaleza, Sport, and ASA.

As the competition heats up, here are the confirmed matchups: Vitória takes on Ceará, ABC faces Juazeirense, Confiança battles Fortaleza, and Sport goes head-to-head with ASA. These single-leg ties promise high stakes, with home-field advantage awarded to the group winners who topped their respective groups in the initial stage.

Breaking down the group standings, Group A saw Vitória finish first, with ASA close behind in second. In Group B, Confiança claimed the top spot, while Juazeirense secured the runner-up position. Group C was led by Sport—the only team to lock in their qualification early—with Ceará finishing as the runner-up. Group D was a nail-biter, as ABC and Fortaleza both ended with 10 points, edging out Retrô on goal difference to advance.

With the group stage now in the rearview mirror, the quarterfinals are set to deliver intense, do-or-die matchups. For fans and gear enthusiasts alike, this is the perfect time to show your support with team apparel as the road to the title heats up!