The 108th season of the FEI Nations Cup-series comes to an end with what surely will be an exciting final weekend in Barcelona, Spain. On the 25th anniversary of the Barcelona Olympic Games, the Real Club de Polo once more welcomes the best horses and riders in the world to compete for one of the most sought-after titles in the sport of jumping.

The top 15 teams of the season have arrived at the venue, which over the years has grown into being the home of the FEI Nations Cup Finals. The first round of the prestigious final kicks off on Thursday at 14.30 local time, and the starting order is as follows. 

1. New Zealand 
2. The Netherlands
3. Switzerland 
4. United Arab Emirates 
5. Great Britain 
6. Belgium
7. Ireland
8. USA 
9. Italy
10. Sweden 
11. France 
12. Spain 
13. Brazil 
14. Germany
15. Canada 

After the first round, the top eight teams will continue to the final round that will be ridden under the flood lights on Saturday evening, starting at 21.00 local time. The seven teams that won't qualify for the final round, will take part in the consolation final, the Longines Challenge Cup on Friday night. 
 

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