The International Football Belt · season
The 2004 season
14 belt games · 3 title changesCzech Republic carried the belt into the 2004 season. It changed hands 3 times among 4 franchises, 2 of those in the playoffs, and Angola finished the season with it. Most defenses: Angola, 6.
Who held it, in order
Czech RepublicRepublic of IrelandNigeriaAngola
Every belt game
| Belt game | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 756 | Feb 18, 2004 | Czech Republic and Italy tied 2–2 (Friendly) | Tie · defense |
| 757 | Mar 31, 2004 | Republic of Ireland beat Czech Republic 2–1 (Friendly) | Title change |
| 758 | Apr 28, 2004 | Republic of Ireland and Poland tied 0–0 (Friendly) | Tie · defense |
| 759 | May 27, 2004 | Republic of Ireland beat Romania 1–0 (Friendly) | Defense |
| 760 | May 29, 2004 | Nigeria beat Republic of Ireland 3–0 (Unity Cup) Playoffs | Title change |
| 761 | May 31, 2004 | Nigeria beat Jamaica 2–0 (Unity Cup) Playoffs | Defense |
| 762 | Jun 5, 2004 | Nigeria beat Rwanda 2–0 (FIFA World Cup qualification) Playoffs | Defense |
| 763 | Jun 20, 2004 | Angola beat Nigeria 1–0 (FIFA World Cup qualification) Playoffs | Title change |
| 764 | Jul 3, 2004 | Angola and Gabon tied 2–2 (FIFA World Cup qualification) Playoffs | Tie · defense |
| 765 | Jul 18, 2004 | Angola beat Botswana 2–1 (COSAFA Cup; Angola won on penalties) Playoffs | Defense |
| 766 | Sep 5, 2004 | Angola beat Rwanda 1–0 (FIFA World Cup qualification) Playoffs | Defense |
| 767 | Sep 19, 2004 | Angola beat Mozambique 1–0 (COSAFA Cup) Playoffs | Defense |
| 768 | Oct 10, 2004 | Angola beat Zimbabwe 1–0 (FIFA World Cup qualification) Playoffs | Defense |
| 769 | Nov 20, 2004 | Angola beat Zambia 1–0 (COSAFA Cup; Angola won on penalties) Playoffs | Defense |