The NFL confirmed it will hold its first regular season game in Paris on October 25, featuring the Saints and Steelers at Stade de France, with extensive preparations and cultural events accompanying the landmark sporting occasion.
France's flag football teams compete in the 2026 World Championships in Düsseldorf, facing early setbacks as they vie for Olympic qualification for Los Angeles 2028.
The NFL will stage its first regular season game in France on October 25, 2026, as the New Orleans Saints face the Pittsburgh Steelers at Stade de France in a historic milestone for French sports.
Ahead of their US friendlies, the French football team engaged in American football activities with NFL star Bijan Robinson to promote the 2026 World Cup.