Belt game 443 · July 7, 1974 · World Cup
Germany take the belt
Germany beat Netherlands 2–1 (FIFA World Cup) at home to start reign 116 of the International belt, the 5th for the franchise.
Netherlands had held it since May 2, 1973, with 14 defenses over 431 days.
Germany held it for 248 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to England on March 12, 1975.
116Reign number
5Team's reign
3Defenses
248Days held