Great Britain and West Germany each defeated Austria, 11–5 and 10–6, respectively.

Sweden defeated Italy 9–7 to take the top spot in the group.

Switzerland defeated Norway 9–7 to take the top spot in the group.

The Soviet Union defeated Romania 9–4 to take the top spot in the group.

This was the only group where the second-place team advanced directly to the quarterfinals instead of the round of 16.