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NFL Announces 2026 International Games; 49ers Eye Mexico City
2/4/2026
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- The NFL announced nine international games for the 2026 season.
- The San Francisco 49ers are likely to play one abroad.
- Jed York, owner of the San Francisco 49ers, expressed a preference for Mexico City as a key market.
- The 49ers have previously played in Mexico City and are 3-1 in international games.
- Ten teams hold marketing rights in Mexico, and scheduling and rights will drive the NFL's decision.
