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NFL set for first-ever game in Melbourne, Australia, in international expansion

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC

What happened

The San Francisco 49ers and the L.A.

Rams are playing the NFL's first-ever game in Australia, marking an expanded push to grow the game internationally.

Key facts

  • The San Francisco 49ers and the L.A.
  • Rams are playing the NFL's first-ever game in Australia, marking an expanded push to grow the game internationally.
  • Reported by CNBC and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:45:43 UTC.

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  1. NFL's Roger Goodell is playing the international long game ahead of league's Australia debut

  2. NFL set for first-ever game in Melbourne, Australia, in international expansion

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