Belt game 474 · November 16, 1977
France take the belt
France beat Bulgaria 3–1 (FIFA World Cup qualification) at home to start reign 123 of the International belt, the 5th for the franchise.
Bulgaria had held it since June 1, 1977, with 3 defenses over 168 days.
France held it for 198 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Italy on June 2, 1978.
123Reign number
5Team's reign
5Defenses
198Days held