Day 9: Norway Takes the Lead, England and France Stay in Front, Poland Moves Ahead

Team Bridge • July 5, 2026

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July 5, 2026

Open Teams

Today, two rounds were played in the Open Teams. In Round 23, the Netherlands defeated Denmark 16.88-3.12, Norway beat Estonia 15.38-4.62 and France overcame Poland 16.88-3.12. Israel also scored heavily, defeating Lithuania 16.42-3.58.

The final round of the day saw Norway defeat Switzerland 13.52-6.48, while Denmark suffered a second consecutive loss, 14.80-5.20 against France. The Netherlands continued their climb with an 18.44-1.56 victory over Ireland.

After 24 rounds, Norway leads with 321.76 VPs, followed by Denmark on 314.70 and Israel on 296.21. England is fourth on 292.34 and the Netherlands fifth on 291.24.

Women Teams

Three rounds were played in the Women Teams. England won all three matches, defeating Romania 11.76-8.24, Greece 13.28-6.72 and Poland 11.76-8.24.

Sweden also enjoyed an excellent day, beating Portugal 13.28-6.72, Italy 15.74-4.26 and Iceland 17.17-2.83 to move into second place. The Netherlands remained among the leaders thanks to victories over Ireland and Italy.

After 15 rounds, England heads the standings with 213.26 VPs. Sweden is second with 201.48, followed by the Netherlands on 199.71, Norway on 189.89 and Denmark on 181.64.

Senior Teams

France won all three matches played today. The leaders defeated Scotland 17.45-2.55 in Round 15, Poland 17.72-2.28 in Round 16 and Italy 15.74-4.26 in Round 17.

The Netherlands also had a strong day, defeating Spain 18.21-1.79 and Sweden 15.19-4.81 to move into second place. Poland’s 20.00-0.00 victory over Latvia in Round 17 lifted them to fourth.

France leads the standings with 227.15 VPs, ahead of the Netherlands on 215.77 and Denmark on 213.96. Poland is fourth on 206.42 and Türkiye fifth on 200.03.

Mixed Teams

Belgium started the day in first place after defeating Sweden 17.59-2.41 in Round 16. However, Poland took control by defeating England 19.69-0.31 in Round 17 and Norway 16.09-3.91 in Round 18.

Belgium recovered in the final round with a 14.18-5.82 victory over France, while Latvia remained in contention after defeating Scotland 12.80-7.20.

After 18 rounds, Poland leads with 240.73 VPs. Belgium is second on 236.75, followed by Latvia on 221.89, England on 217.69 and Romania on 209.58.