Young Stars of Romania entered the Cup quarter-final as the team everyone was looking to beat. Having won Group A with a perfect record of four wins from four, they were the only side left in the competition with a 100% record. Standing in their way were familiar opponents in Dream Team Poland, who had secured their place in the knockout phase as the best third-placed team. The two teams had already met in the group stage, with Young Stars edging that encounter 1-0, and another closely fought contest was expected.

That was exactly how the match unfolded in the opening period. Dream Team Poland matched the Romanian side throughout the first half, defending well and limiting the opportunities for Young Stars' talented attacking players. With neither team able to find a breakthrough, the sides went into the interval locked at 0-0, with everything still to play for.

The second half saw Young Stars finally find the opening goal, and it was captain Alex Balint who stepped up to put his team ahead. Unlike the group stage meeting, where Dream Team could look for a draw and manage the game situation, this was now a knockout tie and Poland had no choice but to push forward in search of an equaliser. That pressure created opportunities for Young Stars to exploit, and they showed their quality when the chances arrived. Madalin Stoleriu continued his incredible tournament by scoring his eighth goal of the competition to make it 2-0, before Nikita Paraschiv added a third to put the result beyond doubt.

A 3-0 victory saw Young Stars continue their remarkable run and make it five wins from five matches in the tournament. Dream Team Poland can look back with pride on a strong campaign, reaching the Cup quarter-finals after competing well in a difficult group, but ultimately they came up against a Young Stars side that is growing in confidence with every game. The Romanian champions marched on and remained firmly in contention for another major tournament triumph.

Judas FC entered the Cup quarter-final as one of the teams to beat, having won Group B in impressive fashion. The English side had remained unbeaten throughout the group stage, collecting three wins and a draw from their four matches, scoring nine goals and conceding just three. Standing in their way were Atay 30, who had qualified for the Cup as the second-best third-placed team. The Dutch side had shown great resilience in Group C, finishing with one win, two draws and one defeat, and with a perfectly balanced goal difference of four scored and four conceded. While Judas FC came into the game as favourites on paper, knockout football has a habit of producing surprises, and Atay 30 were determined to make this a difficult encounter.

That proved to be exactly the case in the first half, as Atay 30 matched their opponents and kept the dangerous Judas FC attack at bay. Chances were limited at both ends, with both teams showing why they had reached the Cup knockout phase. At the interval, neither side could find the breakthrough, and the score remained locked at 0-0 with everything still to play for.

The second half finally saw the deadlock broken, and it was Judas FC who found the crucial opening goal. Ben Osman stepped up with his first goal of the tournament to put the English side ahead at the perfect time. Atay 30 were forced to chase the game, but Judas FC remained composed and soon doubled their advantage when Alex Marshall also scored his first goal of the competition. Those two goals proved decisive, giving Judas FC the cushion they needed to see out the remainder of the match. It proved Judas FC had goals from numerous sources.

A 2-0 victory secured Judas FC's place in the Cup semi-finals, extending their unbeaten run to five matches. Alongside their attacking quality, their defensive record has been one of their biggest strengths, with this being their third clean sheet of the tournament for Jay Walsh and his back line. For Atay 30, it was a disappointing end to a strong campaign, but they can take great credit for competing against one of the tournament's strongest teams. For Judas FC, the march continues, and they remain firmly in contention for the Utrecht Sevens title.

The third Cup quarter-final brought together two of the standout performers from the group stage, with Group C winners Blue Balls FC facing Group B runners-up Nuremberga Warriors. Blue Balls FC had been unbeaten throughout their group campaign, collecting eight points from four games and conceding just once. Their opponents, Nuremberga Warriors, had also impressed, recovering from a narrow opening defeat to go unbeaten in their final three group matches and secure qualification with seven points. On paper, this had all the ingredients of a classic knockout encounter, and it certainly delivered.

As expected, the opening exchanges were closely fought, with both teams showing why they had progressed so far in the competition. However, it was Blue Balls FC who produced a devastating spell midway through the first half. Luke Dobson opened the scoring before Lucas Benge quickly doubled their advantage, putting the English side into a 2-0 lead. Nuremberga Warriors had been difficult to break down throughout the tournament, but they now faced a huge challenge against a Blue Balls FC side who had conceded just one goal in their four group matches. The score remained 2-0 at the interval.

The Portuguese side showed exactly why they were considered one of the tournament's most dangerous teams, though, and they came roaring back after the restart. Xavier Pinho reduced the deficit to 2-1, giving Nuremberga Warriors hope of a comeback. Just a minute later, Marcos Tulio struck again to bring the teams level at 2-2. In the space of two minutes, Nuremberga Warriors had produced their own two-goal blitz, mirroring the quick-fire double that had put Blue Balls FC ahead in the first half. Neither side could find a decisive winner after that, meaning the quarter-final would be settled by penalties.

Nuremberga Warriors stepped up first in the shootout, with Vinicius Damaziu confidently converting to put his side ahead. Peter Boyd responded immediately for Blue Balls FC, before the English side gained the advantage when the Blue Balls goalkeeper Harvey Webb saved Marcos Tulio's effort. Luke Dobson then kept his composure to score and make it 2-1 in the shootout. Nuremberga Warriors needed to respond, but Baz Ent was unable to convert, giving Blue Balls FC the victory. A penalty shootout score of 2-1 sent the English side through to the Cup semi-finals after a thrilling 2-2 draw.

It was a heartbreaking way for Nuremberga Warriors to exit the tournament after another excellent performance. They had pushed one of the competition's strongest teams all the way, recovering from two goals down and showing tremendous character to force penalties. Their unbeaten run after the opening game defeat demonstrated their quality, and they can look back on a very impressive debut tournament.

The final Cup quarter-final promised to be one of the closest contests of the knockout stage, with Billareal of the Netherlands taking on Purgatory FC of England. Billareal had impressed in the group phase, finishing second in Group A with three wins from four matches, scoring 11 goals and conceding just five. Their only defeat had come against the Amsterdam Sixes champions, Young Stars of Romania. Purgatory FC arrived unbeaten, having navigated a difficult Group C campaign with one win and three draws, scoring four goals and conceding just three. With both teams showing strong defensive records, this had all the ingredients of a tight encounter.

The opening exchanges were competitive, but it was Billareal who managed to find the breakthrough. Ben Duthler, who had already shown his goalscoring ability earlier in the tournament, opened the scoring to give the Dutch side the advantage. Purgatory FC continued to compete and remained a threat, but Billareal's attacking quality began to make the difference as the half progressed. Alex van den Ende then doubled the lead, giving Billareal a 2-0 advantage heading into the interval.

Purgatory FC knew they needed to find a way back into the contest after the restart, but Billareal defended their lead superbly. As the English side pushed forward in search of a route back into the game, space began to appear, and Billareal took full advantage. Your van Ingen, who had been one of his team's standout performers in front of goal throughout the tournament, added another goal to make it 3-0 and put the Dutch team firmly in control. The final blow came when Daniel Hammink scored his third goal of the tournament to make it 4-0. Purgatory FC could feel disappointed with the scoreline, as their performance was arguably better than the final result suggested, but Billareal had been ruthless when their opportunities arrived. With a commanding 4-0 victory, Billareal booked their place in the Cup semi-finals and continued their impressive run in the knockout stages. For Purgatory FC, it was a tough way to exit, but reaching the Cup quarter-finals unbeaten was a fantastic achievement in a highly competitive tournament.