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'We did not select the 49ers at all': The true story behind 49ers-Rams debuting in Melbourne
The NFL's latest and farthest international venture is to Melbourne, Australia. How did the 49ers and Rams fit into those plans?
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The NFL’s newest international expansion takes the league to Melbourne, Australia. The 49ers and Rams were chosen to play in the opening week of the 2026 season, marking the first time an NFL game will be held in Australia. The match will feature the San Francisco 49ers against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne’s stadium. This game is part of the league’s broader effort to bring NFL action overseas.
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