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49ers Arrive in Australia Ahead of Rams Opener

9/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris turned 50 as the team departed for Australia on Sept. 2.
The squad arrived in Australia Friday morning, Sept. 4, ahead of the season opener.
San Francisco will open the 2026 NFL season against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne on Sept. 10.
Defensive end Nick Bosa said he feels confident and expects to play in the Week 1 game.

History

Historical Context

The NFL’s first regular-season game abroad occurred on 2 October 2005, when the Arizona Cardinals defeated the San Francisco 49ers at Estadio Azteca before a record 103,467 fans. That event sparked the International Series in 2007 and expanded the league to six additional countries. In 2026 the 49ers will open the season in Melbourne, giving Australia its debut as the seventh host nation.

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Story summary

U.S. 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris turned 50 as the team departed for Australia on Sept. 2.
The squad arrived in Australia Friday morning, Sept. 4, ahead of the season opener.
San Francisco will open the 2026 NFL season against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne on Sept. 10.
Defensive end Nick Bosa said he feels confident and expects to play in the Week 1 game.

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