The International Football Belt · season
The 1977 season
8 belt games · 4 title changesGermany carried the belt into the 1977 season. It changed hands 4 times among 3 franchises, 3 of those in the playoffs, and France finished the season with it. Most defenses: Bulgaria, 3.
Who held it, in order
FranceRepublic of IrelandBulgariaFrance
Every belt game
| Belt game | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 468 | Feb 23, 1977 | France beat Germany 1–0 (Friendly) | Title change |
| 469 | Mar 30, 1977 | Republic of Ireland beat France 1–0 (FIFA World Cup qualification) Playoffs | Title change |
| 470 | Apr 24, 1977 | Republic of Ireland and Poland tied 0–0 (Friendly) | Tie · defense |
| 471 | Jun 1, 1977 | Bulgaria beat Republic of Ireland 2–1 (FIFA World Cup qualification) Playoffs | Title change |
| 472 | Sep 21, 1977 | Bulgaria beat Turkey 3–1 (Balkan Cup) Playoffs | Defense |
| 473 | Oct 12, 1977 | Bulgaria and Republic of Ireland tied 0–0 (FIFA World Cup qualification) Playoffs | Tie · defense |
| 474 | Oct 26, 1977 | Bulgaria and Greece tied 0–0 (Friendly) | Tie · defense |
| 475 | Nov 16, 1977 | France beat Bulgaria 3–1 (FIFA World Cup qualification) Playoffs | Title change |