The International Football Belt
France
10Reigns
2,343Days held
38Defenses
1946First reign
Every reign
- 10th reign · FranceBeat Spain 2–1 · lost to DenmarkOct 10, 2021 – Jun 3, 2022236 days · 4 def.
- 9th reign · FranceBeat Croatia 4–2 · lost to NetherlandsJul 15, 2018 – Nov 16, 2018124 days · 4 def.
- 8th reign · FranceBeat Italy 2–1 · lost to SpainJul 2, 2000 – Mar 28, 2001269 days · 6 def.
- 7th reign · FranceBeat Brazil 3–0 · lost to RussiaJul 12, 1998 – Jun 5, 1999328 days · 8 def.
- 6th reign · FranceBeat Belgium 5–0 · lost to BulgariaJun 16, 1984 – May 2, 1985320 days · 7 def.
- 5th reign · FranceBeat Bulgaria 3–1 · lost to ItalyNov 16, 1977 – Jun 2, 1978198 days · 5 def.
- 4th reign · FranceBeat Germany 1–0 · lost to Republic of IrelandFeb 23, 1977 – Mar 30, 197735 days · 0 def.
- 3rd reign · FranceBeat Sweden 3–0 · lost to SwitzerlandNov 1, 1969 – May 3, 1970183 days · 2 def.
- 2nd reign · FranceBeat Switzerland 2–1 · lost to ItalyJun 8, 1947 – Apr 4, 1948301 days · 1 def.
- 1st reign · FranceBeat England 2–1 · lost to EnglandMay 19, 1946 – May 3, 1947349 days · 1 def.
7,881Longest wait between reigns, days (1948–1969)
2,826Average wait, days
1,624Days since the last reign ended (2022)
7–0Best belt season (1984)
Belt record by opponent
| Opponent | W–L | Share |
|---|---|---|
| England | 2–2–1 | Games → |
| Spain | 2–2–1 | Games → |
| Portugal | 4–0 | Games → |
| Italy | 1–2–1 | Games → |
| Russia | 1–2–1 | Games → |
| Bulgaria | 2–1–1 | Games → |
| Germany | 3–0–1 | Games → |
| Brazil | 2–1 | Games → |
| Switzerland | 1–1 | Games → |
| Sweden | 1–1 | Games → |
| Hungary | 0–1–1 | Games → |
| Yugoslavia | 1–0–1 | Games → |
| Iceland | 0–0–2 | Games → |
| South Africa | 1–0–1 | Games → |
| Denmark | 0–1–1 | Games → |