The International Football Belt · season
The 1985 season
7 belt games · 4 title changesFrance carried the belt into the 1985 season. It changed hands 4 times among 4 franchises, 3 of those in the playoffs, and Netherlands finished the season with it. Most defenses: Bulgaria, 2.
Who held it, in order
FranceBulgariaNetherlandsBelgiumNetherlands
Every belt game
| Belt game | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 556 | Apr 3, 1985 | France and Yugoslavia tied 0–0 (FIFA World Cup qualification) Playoffs | Tie · defense |
| 557 | May 2, 1985 | Bulgaria beat France 2–0 (FIFA World Cup qualification) Playoffs | Title change |
| 558 | Jun 1, 1985 | Bulgaria beat Yugoslavia 2–1 (FIFA World Cup qualification) Playoffs | Defense |
| 559 | Aug 27, 1985 | Bulgaria and Mexico tied 1–1 (Friendly) | Tie · defense |
| 560 | Sep 4, 1985 | Netherlands beat Bulgaria 1–0 (Friendly) | Title change |
| 561 | Oct 16, 1985 | Belgium beat Netherlands 1–0 (FIFA World Cup qualification) Playoffs | Title change |
| 562 | Nov 20, 1985 | Netherlands beat Belgium 2–1 (FIFA World Cup qualification) Playoffs | Title change |