1.The complete ranking after the 4th stage
The ranking published on July 24, 2026 places the Etoiles du Sud in the lead with 33 points. The Bonetto team follows very closely with 31 points, while the Rocher team, leader before Saint-Etienne, falls to third place with 27 points. Behind, Zigler remains in the race with 24 points, then come Doerr with 18 points, the Dream Team with 13 points and Germany with 4 points.
| Rank | Team | Points | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les Etoiles du Sud | 33 | new leader |
| 2 | Team Bonetto | 31 | confirmation after Montlucon and Saint-Etienne |
| 3 | Team Rocher | 27 | dethroned leader |
| 4 | Team Zigler | 24 | still in the right car |
| 5 | Team Doerr | 18 | still within reach |
| 6 | Dream Team | 13 | delay to be filled |
| 7 | German team | 4 | difficult mission |
2.What changed in Saint-Etienne
Sportmag describes a stage in Saint-Etienne marked by a spectacular setting in front of the town hall, packed stands and a beautiful course of the local team until the play-offs. Sportingly, the major fact remains the dynamic of Bonetto, winner once again after Montlucon, and the loss of leadership of Dylan Rocher.
The key point: the Etoiles du Sud and Bonetto widen an initial gap, but Rocher and Zigler remain close enough to make the next stages decisive.
3.The race for the Final Four is tightening
With four teams between 24 and 33 points, qualification remains open at the top of the table. The Etoiles du Sud have the best position, Bonetto has the most visible dynamics, Rocher must restart after a complicated stage and Zigler can still recover quickly.
4.Direction Santa Susanna
The next announced meeting will take place in Spain, in Santa Susanna, on August 4 and 5. The stage can redistribute the cards: Sportmag indicates in particular a Spanish national selection around Jesus Escacho and changes in composition to watch for among several teams.
For enthusiasts, the challenge is simple: check if the Etoiles du Sud confirm their status as leader or if Bonetto transforms its series of victories into a lasting takeover of power. For Rocher, the urgency is to regain points before the top of the ranking slips away.
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Sources consulted: Sportmag, article dated July 24, 2026 on the general classification after the 4th stage; Sportmag, review of the 4th stage in Saint-Etienne; calendar and official pages of the Petanque Masters 2026. Press photo used: Petanque Masters - GDP JF Gobertier, via Sportmag.