Belt game 428 · May 2, 1973
Netherlands take the belt
Netherlands beat Spain 3–2 (Friendly) at home to start reign 115 of the International belt, the 1st for the franchise.
Spain had held it since January 12, 1972, with 7 defenses over 476 days.
Netherlands held it for 431 days and 14 defenses, then lost it to Germany on July 7, 1974.
115Reign number
1Team's reign
14Defenses
431Days held