Nine games will take place across Melbourne (Australia), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), London (UK), Paris (France), Madrid (Spain), Munich (Germany) and Mexico City (Mexico) this season.

As the Texans travel across the Atlantic Ocean in October to square off against the AFC South divisional rival Jacksonville Jaguars in London at Wembley Stadium, theyre part of a growing NFL international trend.The league has scheduled a record nine international games across four continents and seven nations this season as a wave of global football games has emerged as a key initiative for the NFL.Beyond the Texans Oct. 18 road game against the Jaguars, marking the second time theyve faced Jacksonville in England, the NFL has inaugural games in Melbourne, Australia between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams in the first week of the regular season. Paris, at Stade de France, is the site of a game between the New Orleans Saints versus the Pittsburgh Steelers on Oct. 25.We are proud to return to London and the iconic Wembley Stadium this season, Texans chair and CEO Cal McNair said in a statement. We look forward to competing against the Jaguars and contributing to the continued global growth of the NFL. As we celebrate 25 seasons of Houston Texans football, this marks another significant moment for our organization and for Texans fans in Houston and around the world.Pack your bags, WE'RE CROSSING THE POND Full schedule release Thursday, May 14 at 7pm CT on NFL Network pic.twitter.com/OhjtwnxcUP Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) May 13, 2026The Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens play in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in the third week of the season. And the Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons have a game in Madrid, Spain in the ninth week of the regular season.The Jaguars host consecutive games in London, partially because of their ongoing stadium renovations. The Detroit Lions have a November game in Munich, Germany against the New England Patriots.Its the ambition we have to be a global sport, but its also the demand were having, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said this offseason. Were hearing from cities all over the world that want to host these games and that really want to get more American football. Thats one of the things were really focused on.That focus on international strategy is underscored by the rapid increase of Mexico and Brazil as two of the largest international markets for the NFL with nearly 40 million fans in each nation.The league is embracing Latino culture, including having Bad Bunny as the featured headliner for the annual Super Bowl halftime show.The NFL has celebrated Latino Heritage Month through its Por La Cultura campaign highlighting Latino football players.Bad Bunnys featured role at the Super Bowl displays the NFLs commitment to international growth and Latin America as they seek to leverage his global influencer status to provide a significant bump in engagement and buzz.Popularity and cultural connections sells.The ultimate goal for the league: having all 32 teams playing at least one overseas game annually. This is all part of a longer play by the league.Ive said many times 16 games, so that every team is playing a regular season game every season, Goodell said. I think thats an important mark for us to go for. I think were well on our way, with the desire we have from our side, but also the desire for people to have this in their communities, and some of the greatest cities in the world are asking to do this.The Texans previously played internationally in Mexico and London, falling to the Las Vegas Raiders in 2016 in Mexico City and beating the Jaguars, 26-3, at Wembley Stadium in 2019.The Texans hadnt previously confirmed their inclusion in the international series necessarily this season, but had expressed interest in future games.Yeah, were open to it, Texans team president Mike Tomon said during the NFL annual meetings in March at the Arizona Biltmore. We want to make sure it makes sense for football. So, we have to really think through those things. We also want to be able to promote the city on that global stage. And, so, those are all things that were open to.I think one of the things that were very supportive of is this international growth. And we think well play a key role in that at some point. At some point is probably the thing you put in quotations right now. So, well see when that is.Peter Reilly, the NFL executive vice president of club business, international and major events, has led the shift from occasional international showcase games to a permanent annual global sports program.In 2024, the NFL hosted five international games. In 2025, the league had seven international games.Reillys vision is for the aggregate pool of international games as something of a 33rd franchise to boost commercial revenue.The NFL footprint, which expanded to South America two years ago and this year in Spain and Melbourne, is conducting due diligence regarding other markets across the world. That includes Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Greece and the United Arab Emirates under the NFL global markets program. Teams are awarded marketing, fan engagement and commercial rights to build their fan bases outside the United States.The Texans designated global market is Mexico.And the league is using flag football as an onboarding global tool, heavily lobbying for flag football to be included in the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028 to capitalize on 20 million participants across 100 countries.The 2026 NFL season will feature our most expansive and ambitious international slate yet, with regular-season games spanning Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro, London, Paris, Madrid, Munich and Mexico City, OReilly said. This years record-breaking schedule will see a host of world-class NFL franchises and star athletes play in some of the most iconic sporting venues in the world, underlying the leagues global growth vision and bringing our fans internationally closer to the game than ever before.Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com

Rory McIlroy was forced to miss Scottie Scheffler's annual Champions Dinner on Tuesday night after an injury scare disrupted his preparations for this week's PGA Championship.The Northern Irish star had been expected to attend the traditional gathering of former winners at Aronimink Golf Club, where defending champion Scheffler hosted a select group of past PGA champions.However, McIlroy was absent after cutting short his practice round earlier in the day because of a painful blister on his right little toe.The Northern Irishman completed only three holes before removing his shoe and sock on the fourth tee to inspect the injury.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayAfter discussing the issue with his team, McIlroy was taken back to the clubhouse in a golf cart, briefly raising fears over his fitness for the second major of the year.Despite the concern, the world No 2 remains confident he will be fit to challenge for a third PGA Championship crown.McIlroy later revealed that he had taken drastic action to ease the problem."I ended up ripping the toenail off last night, just because it was bothering me so much," he told the Irish Independent."I just got in the bath and got the toenail to soften up and then burst the blister that was underneath. It feels better today."The 37-year-old also explained that he plans to use additional bandaging, a separator between his toes and a specially fitted pair of shoes to minimise discomfort.Golf Central reporter Todd Lewis said McIlroy "should be OK" for Thursday's opening round, adding that the six-time major champion was not overly concerned by the issue.McIlroy's absence meant he was unable to join several of the sport's biggest names at the Champions Dinner.Great food. An exclusive guest list. A sneak peek inside the Champion's Dinner. #PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/9FBGtza31J PGA Championship (@PGAChampionship) May 13, 2026 LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Adam Peaty to compete at Commonwealth Games under new name following Holly Ramsay weddingTed Lasso actor signs for professional club in footballing fairytaleBarcelona release statement after Real Madrid president accuses rivals of 'biggest scandal in football'Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas, Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, Keegan Bradley and Martin Kaymer were among those in attendance.Scheffler selected a comfort-food themed menu featuring chicken parmesan and three flavours of gelato."He wants chicken parm," executive chef John Ferguson told CBS."We're going to use locally raised chicken, the highest quality chicken, and he wanted three flavours of gelato."The PGA Championship is shaping up as another fascinating duel between the two best players in the world.McIlroy arrives in Pennsylvania after successfully defending the Masters in April to claim his sixth major title.Scheffler, meanwhile, is bidding to retain the Wanamaker Trophy and add a fifth major to his own collection.Asked about the growing rivalry between the pair, Scheffler insisted his motivation comes from within."I would not say that it drives me," he said."My sources of motivation have always been internal."McIlroy, for his part, recently praised Scheffler's relentless consistency and discipline."It is his relentlessness," he said."The comfort in which he does the same things over and over."And although McIlroy was unable to join his fellow champions for dinner, all signs suggest he will be ready to take his seat at the top of the leaderboard when the action begins on Thursday.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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