noun
final qualifier; final qualifying round
Used in sports and competitions for the last stage before the main event or finals.
彼は最終予選を突破して本戦に出場した。
He got through the final qualifying round and advanced to the main tournament.
最終予選は来週の土曜日に行われる。
The final qualifier will be held next Saturday.
予選 is a general qualifying round, while 最終予選 specifically refers to the last qualifying stage before the finals.
Compound of 最終 (final) + 予選 (qualifying round).