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NFL in Australia: TV blunder resurfaces!
11 Sep
Summary
- San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams played in Melbourne.
- A past TV gaffe by Allison Langdon calling 49ers "69ers" resurfaced.
- The historic NFL game in Australia drew 100,000 fans.
The NFL recently made its regular-season debut in Australia, with the San Francisco 49ers facing off against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne on September 11, 2026. This historic match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground attracted an impressive crowd of 100,000 fans.
The timing of this groundbreaking event in Australia coincided with the resurfacing of a memorable television blooper from 2022. Australian host Allison Langdon had mistakenly referred to the San Francisco 49ers as the "San Francisco 69ers" during a live broadcast.
This viral slip-up, involving a playful exchange with her co-hosts, gained renewed attention as the 49ers and Rams prepared to play in Melbourne. The humorous gaffe added an unexpected and entertaining element for Australian NFL enthusiasts.
On the field, the San Francisco 49ers secured a decisive victory over the Los Angeles Rams, with a final score of 27-7. The game marked a significant milestone for the NFL's international expansion.
