11 September 2026
More than 100,000 watch 49ers shock Rams in Melbourne
San Francisco 49ers recorded a dominant 27-7 victory over Super Bowl favourites the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in front of a crowd of more than 100,000. The result handed the Rams a heavy defeat on a high-profile international stage and highlighted the scale of interest in the NFL fixture in Melbourne. BBC Sport reported the attendance and the scoreline.
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A turnout of more than 100,000 demonstrates the MCG can host major international American football matches, which may encourage organisers to schedule similar high-profile fixtures in Melbourne.
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