Belt game 700 · July 12, 1998 · World Cup
France take the belt
France beat Brazil 3–0 (FIFA World Cup) at home to start reign 182 of the International belt, the 7th for the franchise.
Brazil had held it since July 7, 1998, with 0 defenses over 5 days.
France held it for 328 days and 8 defenses, then lost it to Russia on June 5, 1999.
182Reign number
7Team's reign
8Defenses
328Days held