NFL Brings First Game to France as Saints Face Steelers in Paris
The NFL is holding its first-ever game in France, with the New Orleans Saints facing the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris. Saints kicker Daniel Carlson is participating in the historic event while also anticipating the birth of his fourth child.
Lafayette, LA, October 24, 2026 —
The NFL is holding its first-ever game in France, with the New Orleans Saints facing the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris. Saints kicker Daniel Carlson is participating in the event while anticipating the birth of his fourth child, bringing a personal milestone alongside the league’s international game.
The matchup marks the NFL’s first game in France, according to the information provided. The Saints and Steelers are the teams involved, and Paris is the host city. No game date, venue, kickoff time or expected attendance was provided.
Carlson’s participation connects the event’s sporting focus with a significant moment in his family life. The available information identifies him as the Saints’ kicker and says he is expecting his fourth child. It does not provide further details about the expected birth or whether it affects his plans surrounding the game.
Other details about the matchup were not provided, including how the teams qualified for the game, whether it is part of the regular season, and what league or team officials have said about the event. No score, game result or follow-up information was included.
The information establishes the game’s historic distinction for France and identifies Carlson’s concurrent family anticipation, but offers no broader account of the NFL’s plans in the country or the event’s significance beyond being the league’s first game there.
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