Spain Claimed 32nd FIM Trial des Nations Title
The Spanish men’s team extended their winning streak to 22 consecutive victories at the event in Arteixo.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Equestrian
Spain secured its 32nd FIM Trial des Nations championship title following a competitive showing in Arteixo. The Spanish men’s team maintained their dominance in the sport by winning the competition for the 22nd consecutive year.
Why it matters
The annual FIM Trial des Nations serves as the premier team-based competition in international motorcycle trials, bringing together the world’s top riders to navigate complex terrain. Success in this event highlights long-term national talent development and technical riding consistency.
The competition challenged riders across 15 wooded sections featuring granite rocks, with the two best team scores determining outcomes on each. Notable finishes included Germany winning the Challenge des Nations with 21 points and the Czech pairing placing third with 42 points.
The players
Spain
Spain is a dominant force in international motorcycle trials that has now secured 32 total FIM Trial des Nations titles.
Great Britain
Great Britain is a perennial competitor in the FIM Trial des Nations and secured the Women’s title this year.
Norway
Norway is a consistent participant in the International Trophy category and collected its fourth title this year.
Germany
Germany is a recurring national team contender that claimed victory in the Challenge des Nations.
The details
Teams navigated the technical course in Arteixo, where precision handling was required to maneuver through dense woods and rocky obstacles. While the Spanish men’s team took the top honor, other categories saw Great Britain win the Women’s title and Norway secure their fourth International Trophy.
Timeline
The Trial des Nations competition was held on September 29, 2026.
Arteixo previously served as a host site for the trial world championship in 2023.
The Big Picture
The event continues the legacy established by the 2023 FIM trial world championship held in Arteixo, confirming the site as a premier destination for international motorcycle competition. This return validates the region’s technical terrain as a benchmark for high-stakes trials events.
Spain’s victory confirms their continued dominance in the FIM standings, while Norway’s fourth trophy win moves them up the historical leaderboard for the International category. The technical difficulty of the 15-section course remains a key metric for evaluating national team depth.
The takeaway
The sustained success of the Spanish team highlights the importance of consistent rider development and technical mastery in motorcycle trials. Fans and participants can look to these national winning strategies as the gold standard for navigating high-difficulty, rocky terrain courses.
Further reading
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