Belt game 668 · June 11, 1996 · World Cup
Italy take the belt
Italy beat Russia 2–1 (UEFA Euro) at home to start reign 175 of the International belt, the 8th for the franchise.
Russia had held it since May 31, 1995, with 13 defenses over 377 days.
Italy held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Czech Republic on June 14, 1996.
175Reign number
8Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held