West Germany won 8–7, with a 61–55 touches advantage making the final bout irrelevant.

Japan and the Soviet Union each defeated United States 12–4.

In the first set of matches, Hungary defeated Lebanon 13–3 and Romania shut out Canada 16–0.

In the second, Hungary beat Canada 13–3 and Romania won over Lebanon 9–7.

Canada and Lebanon were eliminated and did not face each other; Hungary and Romania vied for position within the group, with Hungary winning 8–7 (with a 62–55 touches advantage making the 16th bout unnecessary).