endgame; final stage; closing phase
Refers to the final part of a game, match, event, or process. Often used in sports, competitions, and narratives.
The game entered its final stage, and both teams began to show signs of fatigue.
小説の終盤で、意外な真実が明らかになる。
In the closing phase of the novel, an unexpected truth is revealed.
The match finally reached its final stage.
The project is now approaching its final stage.
The election campaign has finally entered its final stage.