The USA remains in the lead with Brazil second; only six of the 34 starters went double clear, with nine eliminated on course.

Canada sits second and Brazil third heading into cross-country; designer Pierre Le Goupil describes his course.

Yasmin Ingham gives the British the first-day edge over Team Germany as this important championship gets underway in Haras du Pin, France.

The French former top-level eventer and organizer will design the track for Paris 2024, and also the Pan Am Games in Chile next year.