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NFL Announces Record Nine International Games for 2026

3/29/2026

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The NFL will host a record nine international games in the 2026 season, beginning with a match in Melbourne, Australia, on September 11.
The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers will compete in the first game in Australia.
Former NFL MVP Cam Newton supports the NFL's global expansion, while sports agent Leigh Steinberg highlights players' concerns about the physical toll of international travel.
Newton is transitioning to content creation with Offscript Worldwide to promote HBCU culture through his "4th & 1 College Tailgate Experience."

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The NFL will host a record nine international games in the 2026 season, beginning with a match in Melbourne, Australia, on September 11.
The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers will compete in the first game in Australia.
Former NFL MVP Cam Newton supports the NFL's global expansion, while sports agent Leigh Steinberg highlights players' concerns about the physical toll of international travel.
Newton is transitioning to content creation with Offscript Worldwide to promote HBCU culture through his "4th & 1 College Tailgate Experience."