Kyle Shanahan: 49ers may be gone longer for Mexico game than for Australia game
The San Francisco 49ers will play two international games in 2026, one in Australia and another in Mexico. Coach Kyle Shanahan indicated that the trip to Mexico City may keep the team away from home longer than the trip to Melbourne, despite the latter being a longer flight. The NFL aims to increase international games, potentially requiring every team to make one international trip each season.
- ▪The 49ers have two international games scheduled for 2026.
- ▪The Mexico City trip may result in a longer absence from home than the Australia trip.
- ▪The NFL is working towards having every team play one international game per season.
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