Belt game 708 · June 5, 1999
Russia take the belt
Russia beat France 3–2 (UEFA Euro qualification) on the road to start reign 183 of the International belt, the 6th for the franchise.
France had held it since July 12, 1998, with 8 defenses over 328 days.
Russia held it for 263 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Israel on February 23, 2000.
183Reign number
6Team's reign
5Defenses
263Days held