Sport & Results
France Triumphs on Home Turf in Lignières, Securing Ticket to Boekelo
France secured victory at the final qualifier of the FEI Eventing Nations Cup in Lignières on September 27, 2026, finishing with an impressive 106.70 penalty points. This means ten nations are now set to compete in the highly anticipated final in Boekelo.
Equidara editorial team · 30 September 2026 · 1 min read
France claimed victory at the final qualifying leg of the FEI Eventing Nations Cup in Lignières (FRA) on September 27, 2026. This marked their second consecutive home win. The team concluded the competition with a total of 106.70 penalty points. Great Britain, fielding a team of Nations Cup debutants, secured second place with 170.40, while Italy finished third with 194.40. Norway took fourth place, and Switzerland fifth; both nations have also qualified. This confirms the ten nations set to compete in the final in Boekelo (NED).
The French Team
The French team comprised Benjamin Massie with Figaro Fonroy, Karim Florent Laghouag with Dream de Vieve, Stephane Landois with Hermes du Gevaudan, and Thomas Carlile aboard Golden de Beliard AA. Chef d'Equipe Jean Luc Force commented, “We are very pleased with the French team this weekend.” France had previously won the third leg in Strzegom (POL) in June and currently leads the season standings.
The Final in Boekelo
The final will take place from October 1st to 4th. All points will be reset to zero for the final, ensuring an open and exciting competition.
Find out more at FEI.
Sources
Written by Equidara editorial team. Last checked: 2 October 2026.
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