Saints Fall to Steelers 16-10 in NFL’s First Game in France
The New Orleans Saints lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 16-10 in the NFL's inaugural game held in France at the Stade de France, near Paris. The Saints' offense, particularly their running game, struggled throughout the matchup.
Lake Charles, LA, October 25, 2026 —
The New Orleans Saints lost 16-10 to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL’s inaugural game held in France, at the Stade de France near Paris. The Saints’ offense struggled during the matchup, with the team’s running game singled out as a particular difficulty.
The final score left New Orleans six points behind Pittsburgh. The available account does not provide a quarter-by-quarter breakdown, details of how either team scored, or individual player statistics. It also does not identify the date of the game or provide information about attendance.
The contest marked the NFL’s first game in France, according to the information provided. No additional details were supplied about the league’s plans for games in the country or the broader significance of the event beyond its inaugural status.
For the Saints, the reported offensive struggles were most notable in the running game. The summary does not specify the number of rushing attempts or yards, identify individual players, or explain what contributed to the difficulty. It likewise provides no further detail about the team’s passing offense or defensive performance.
The result was a 16-10 Pittsburgh victory over New Orleans. Further game details, including scoring plays, player performances and postgame comments, were not included in the available information.
Story summarized from the original created by FOX 8 Staff on www.kplctv.com, see more information here.
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