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The 2026 NFL season will see a record-breaking nine international fixtures, with London hosting three and first-ever games in Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro and Paris.
The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will again host two NFL games, in successive October weekends with the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles playing the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday October 11.
Wembley will also host a fixture as the Houston Texans face the Jacksonville Jaguars a week later on Sunday October 18.
Further marquee fixtures will take place at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia, Maracana in Rio and Stade de France in Paris.
The NFL will also return for fixtures in Madrid, Munich and Mexico City.
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NFL 2026 international schedule:
Week 1: Melbourne, Australia: San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams on Thursday September 10 (Melbourne Cricket Ground)
Week 3: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Baltimore Ravens vs. Dallas Cowboys on Sunday September 27 (Maracanã Stadium)
Week 4: London, UK: Indianapolis Colts vs Washington Commanders on Sunday October 4 (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium)
Week 5: London, UK: Philadelphia Eagles vs Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday October 11 (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium)
Week 6: London, UK: Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday October 18 (Wembley Stadium)
Week 7: Paris, France: Pittsburgh Steelers vs New Orleans Saints on Sunday October 25 (Stade de France)
Week 9: Madrid, Spain: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Atlanta Falcons (Bernabéu Stadium) on Sunday November 8 (Bernabéu Stadium)
Week 10: Munich, Germany: New England Patriots vs Detroit Lions on Sunday November 15 (FC Bayern Munich Arena)
Week 11: Mexico City, Mexico: Minnesota Vikings vs San Francisco 49ers on Sunday November 22 (Estadio Banorte)
"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," said Peter O'Reilly, NFL executive vice president of club business, major events and international.
"This year's 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 league's global growth vision and bringing our fans internationally closer to the game than ever before."
West Ham and Tottenham remain locked in a battle against relegation ahead of the final two rounds of Premier League fixtures. Which side will survive?
The London rivals are separated by two points in 18th and 17th respectively after Spurs could only draw with Leeds on Monday following West Ham's defeat against Arsenal on Sunday.
With Nottingham Forest and Leeds having secured their survival, one of West Ham or Spurs is guaranteed to join relegated Wolves and Burnley in the Championship next season.
Their next games could be pivotal, with West Ham away to Newcastle, live on Sky Sports on Sunday, before Spurs make the short trip to Chelsea, live on Sky Sports on Tuesday.
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Opta make Spurs strong favourites
According to Opta's predicted table, which factors hundreds of thousands of data points and is based on 10,000 simulations, Spurs are strong favourites to survive at the expense of the Hammers.
Opta give Spurs a relegation chance of only 19.54 per cent ahead of the next games, compared to West Ham's 80.46 per cent chance.
The chart below shows how those chances have changed over the course of the campaign. At the start of the season, Spurs and West Ham were given 13.44 per cent and 21.73 per cent chances of relegation respectively.
West Ham's relegation probability climbed as high as 89.64 per cent in January, following a nine-game winless run. At that point, Spurs were 13 points ahead of the Hammers in the Premier League table, with a relegation chance of only 0.22 per cent.
Spurs, though, were in the early stages of a 15-game winless run at the time which caused their relegation probability to start steadily rising in the month of February.
It climbed above West Ham's for the first time in April but a major swing occurred earlier this month, when Spurs' form began to pick up under Roberto De Zerbi and West Ham suffered their back-to-back defeats against Brentford and Arsenal.
Opta now give Spurs an 'expected' final points total of 40, putting them just clear of West Ham's expected total of 39, and essentially predicting Spurs will survive by drawing both of their games, with the Hammers predicted to win one and lose one.
But don't Spurs have tougher games?
Both teams are preparing for difficult away trips next.
But history suggests St James' Park is a far happier hunting ground for West Ham than Stamford Bridge is for Spurs.
The Hammers, 3-1 winners against Newcastle at the London Stadium in November, have won two of their last four games at St James' Park, including last term's 2-0 victory. It is more than Spurs have managed at Stamford Bridge in the entire Premier League era.
Incredibly, Spurs' 3-1 win in April 2018 remains their only Premier League victory at Stamford Bridge in 33 attempts. Their three per cent win rate at Stamford Bridge is their lowest at any ground since the start of the Premier League era.
"I do think Tottenham have got the more difficult game," said Jamie Carragher on Monday Night Football. "Newcastle away won't be easy. But Chelsea away? We know the rivalry. Chelsea will be absolutely desperate to send Tottenham down."
Spurs can, however, take encouragement from Chelsea's dismal form. They ended a six-game losing streak by fighting back to draw 1-1 with Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday under interim boss Calum McFarlane but you have to go back to early March for their last win.
Newcastle, meanwhile, were on a similarly poor run before claiming a 3-1 win against Brighton then drawing 1-1 with Nottingham Forest. But Eddie Howe's side have nothing left to play for bar pride this season, whereas Chelsea need points to secure a European finish.
One positive for Spurs is that while they get an extended rest before the Chelsea game, the Blues have to juggle a potentially draining FA Cup final appearance against Manchester City four days earlier.
Spurs will aim to capitalise on any potential Chelsea fatigue, especially given they have what looks like a tougher final fixture than West Ham too. De Zerbi's side host 10th-placed Everton, who, like Chelsea, might still be fighting for a European place, while the Hammers come up against Leeds.
Daniel Farke's side are of course safe from the drop, although that didn't cause them to ease up against Spurs on Monday. "Leeds played a good game," De Zerbi told Sky Sports. "We hope they play like this against West Ham because it is right like this."
For Spurs, with the Everton game in mind, there is also the worry of their poor home form. Spurs haven't won at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 10 games, dating back to a 2-0 victory over Brentford in December. It's their longest winless home run since 1994.
Will the De Zerbi effect win out?
Spurs' failure to beat Leeds has left them with work to do but they have a two-point cushion on West Ham and superior goal difference too. There is also a sense, despite Monday's draw, that their performances are picking up as the Hammers lose momentum.
While West Ham have suffered back-to-back losses for the first time since January, Spurs are on their longest unbeaten run since October having not lost any of their last four games under De Zerbi.
The Italian's appointment has made a difference. "What De Zerbi has done is given them belief, because everybody knows he's a top coach," added Carragher. "He's what fans have been screaming out for. They want a plan, not just with the ball, without the ball."
De Zerbi has certainly provided that. Spurs continue to misfire in attack but defensively they are transformed. They have only conceded five goals in five games so far and a closer look at the numbers highlights the extent of their improvement.
Having ranked among the Premier League's worst sides defensively prior to De Zerbi's appointment, Spurs now rank as one of the best. They are in fact allowing fewer expected goals against and fewer shots on target than any other side since De Zerbi's arrival.
Could that solidity, and the strong performances of Antonin Kinsky in goal, give Spurs the edge for what lies ahead? Their two-point cushion and superior goal difference means two draws from their remaining games would likely be enough to keep them up. The odds are in their favour. But there could be more twists to come.
James Maddison has claimed officials are “petrified” to make decisions after being denied a stoppage-time penalty against Leeds.
With Spurs drawing 1-1 in the 103rd minute, Maddison was challenged by Leeds striker Lukas Nmecha in the penalty box - only for referee Jarred Gillett and VAR to wave away the appeals.
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According to the Premier League Match Centre, the officials felt Nmecha got enough contact on the ball to justify the penalty not being given.
Maddison wrote on his Instagram account on Tuesday evening: "For clarity… The small, tiny touch on the ball to change direction came from the outside of my right foot, not Nmecha, and I told the ref that.
"But the check was over in about 20 seconds. Officials are petrified to make decisions on pitch now because of VAR.
"We keep fighting. COYS."
Had it been awarded, Spurs would have had the chance from 12 yards to extend their lead over 18th-placed West Ham to four points with two games remaining - taking a major stride towards survival in the process.
Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi said that referee Gillett - who had earlier awarded Leeds a penalty for a wild overhead kick by Mathys Tel - was "not calm" during the match.
The controversy surrounding match officiating comes just over 24 hours after West Ham had their 95th-minute equaliser disallowed against Arsenal for a foul on David Raya by striker Pablo inside the area - an incident that took over four minutes to determine.
O'Hara: It's an obvious penalty
Reacting to the incident on Sky Sports Fan Club, former Spurs midfielder Jamie O'Hara added: "It's a penalty. I'm sorry, I don't care what anyone says.
"You can show me a million angles of this, where does the ball move? I don't believe there is enough movement from the ball and the player. That ball does not move. That is a penalty.
"He bottled it, that ref. We saw a crazy decision the other day at West Ham - which was a foul. But they took an age over that decision. They looked at that for five minutes. They looked at the [Nmecha] challenge for 30 seconds and played on."
There were 49 seconds between the challenge being made on Maddison and referee Gillett receiving the news that his on-field decision of 'no penalty' was correct.
Does it even matter if Nmecha touches the ball?
The first sign that Gillett was convinced that Nmecha played the ball was his decision to award a corner once the Maddison challenge was made. There was also the linesman on the touchline who would have helped make that decision.
However, there have been incidents in the past where penalties have been awarded, even though the defender has got a touch on the ball.
In January 2025, Arsenal's William Saliba was penalised for conceding a penalty on Brighton's Joao Pedro - despite the centre-back heading the ball before coming into contact with the attacker via a follow through.
Justifying the decision of a penalty, PGMO chief Howard Webb argued that getting a touch on the ball does not negate a penalty, especially when a follow through is concerned.
"That touch on the ball doesn't negate the possible award of a penalty," said Webb about the Saliba incident.
"We've seen other examples where the ball may touch a player but there's still heavy contact on the follow through and it's a penalty."
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Tottenham are two points clear of the relegation zone with two games to play after they were pegged back by Leeds in a 1-1 draw.
Mathys Tel went from hero to zero after scoring a sumptuous opening goal before giving away a penalty for a dangerous overhead kick that caught Ethan Ampadu inside the area - a spot-kick call that was awarded after a VAR review.
The draw is a boost for West Ham, meaning if they beat Newcastle on Sunday, live on Sky Sports, they will go above Spurs in the table.
Tottenham's next fixture is at Chelsea on Tuesday May 19, live on Sky Sports.
Sean Longstaff almost nicked it for Leeds in a wild 13 minutes of added time but was denied by one of the saves of the season by Antonin Kinsky, who somehow pushed the effort onto the crossbar.
There was still time for one last appeal for a potential foul by Lukas Nmecha on the returning James Maddison which was waved away by referee Jarred Gillett and also by VAR.
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Meanwhile, Leeds, who certainly played with full focus, will be playing Premier League football next season - the Whites' top-flight status was secured after West Ham's 1-0 defeat by Arsenal on Sunday.
A season to forget for Spurs is drawing to a nervy conclusion.
Tel sparks relegation twist
With Roberto De Zerbi, who had overseen back-to-back wins, constantly issuing instructions on the touchline, Spurs sparked into life midway through the first half, with Tel able to squeeze between two defenders before his shot was deflected over and Palhinha following suit moments later from closer in.
Spurs built on that intense period after the break and a moment of magic from Tel provided the breakthrough in the 50th minute.
Porro's corner was cleared out to Tel, who took a touch and produced a wonderful curled finish into the top corner for his fourth goal of the campaign.
It should have been 2-0 when Randal Kolo Muani got in behind and teed up Richarlison, but he blazed over.
Leeds then received a gift of a spot-kick from Tottenham scorer Tel.
After Spurs dealt with the initial ball into the area, Tel's attempted acrobatic clearance caught the face of Ampadu and even though referee Gillett waved play on, a penalty was awarded after a lengthy VAR check and pitchside monitor review.
Calvert-Lewin drilled into the bottom to give a lifeline for West Ham.
De Zerbi turned to his bench and introduced Maddison with five minutes left, but during a frantic period of 13 minutes stoppage time, Kinsky brilliantly thwarted Longstaff before Maddison had strong penalty appeals waved away after a coming together with Nmecha to ensure the spoils were shared.
De Zerbi: I hope Leeds play like that vs West Ham
Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi speaking to Sky Sports:
"We played a good game, not great but there was big pressure. We didn't play calm.
"We wanted to win immediately. In the end, I think we have to fight until the end of the season. Leeds played a good game.
"We hope they play like this against West Ham because it is right like this.
"I am sorry for the penalty we conceded because Mathys Tel scored a great goal. He is very young and it is not a problem for me. I am happy for the attitude and mentality.
"We didn't play well but fighting relegation is like this, you cannot play all games calm. We have to improve and change the habits, fighting relegation is different to fighting for Champions League."
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Tottenham were denied a last-gasp penalty in their 1-1 draw with Leeds - one that could have seen them all-but-secure Premier League survival.
With Spurs drawing 1-1 in the 103rd minute, James Maddison was felled by Leeds striker Lukas Nmecha in the penalty box - only for referee Jarred Gillett and VAR to wave away the appeals.
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According to the Premier League Match Centre, the officials felt Nmecha got enough contact on the ball to justify the penalty not being given.
Had it been awarded, Spurs would have had the chance from 12 yards to extend their lead over 18th-placed West Ham to four points with two games remaining - taking a major stride towards survival in the process.
However, the evidence of Nmecha getting enough contact on the ball is not exactly clear. And Spurs' wait for a first Premier League penalty of the season rolls on into the final two matches of the season.
Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi said that referee Gillett - who had earlier awarded Leeds a penalty for a wild overhead kick by Mathys Tel - was "not calm" during the match.
The controversy surrounding match officiating comes just over 24 hours after West Ham had their 95th-minute equaliser disallowed against Arsenal for a foul on David Raya by striker Pablo inside the area - an incident that took over four minutes to determine.
"For sure we suffered the pressure today. We didn't play with passion with the ball, too frenetic but also the referee was not calm today," De Zerbi said.
"I can't understand the polemic about yesterday's VAR because it was 200 per cent a foul, not 100 per cent, 200 per cent."
O'Hara: It's an obvious penalty
Reacting to the incident on Sky Sports Fan Club, former Spurs midfielder Jamie O'Hara added: "It's a penalty. I'm sorry, I don't care what anyone says.
"You can show me a million angles of this, where does the ball move? I don't believe there is enough movement from the ball and the player. That ball does not move. That is a penalty.
"He bottled it, that ref. We saw a crazy decision the other day at West Ham - which was a foul. But they took an age over that decision. They looked at that for five minutes. They looked at the [Nmecha] challenge for 30 seconds and played on."
There were 49 seconds between the challenge being made on Maddison and referee Gillett receiving the news that his on-field decision of 'no penalty' was correct.
Does it even matter if Nmecha touches the ball?
The first sign that Gillett was convinced that Nmecha played the ball was his decision to award a corner once the Maddison challenge was made. There was also the linesman on the touchline who would have helped make that decision.
However, there have been incidents in the past where penalties have been awarded, even though the defender has got a touch on the ball.
In January 2025, Arsenal's William Saliba was penalised for conceding a penalty on Brighton's Joao Pedro - despite the centre-back heading the ball before coming into contact with the attacker via a follow through.
Justifying the decision of a penalty, PGMO chief Howard Webb argued that getting a touch on the ball does not negate a penalty, especially when a follow through is concerned.
"That touch on the ball doesn't negate the possible award of a penalty," said Webb about the Saliba incident.
"We've seen other examples where the ball may touch a player but there's still heavy contact on the follow through and it's a penalty."
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