In the only match in pool A, Sweden defeated Great Britain 8–3 (with one double-loss).

Poland and the Soviet Union each defeated Cuba, 12–4 and 15–1, respectively.

The Soviet Union won 7–5, with 2 double losses and a 64–49 touches advantage making the final two bouts unnecessary.

Czechoslovakia and Hungary each defeated Finland, 13–3 and 8–8 (67 touches to 53), respectively.

The winners then faced off, with France winning 9–6.