One of the top matchups of the Saints’ season will happen overseas

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In Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season, the New Orleans Saints will face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris, marking the Saints' first international home game. The matchup features former Dallas Cowboys coaches Kellen Moore and Mike McCarthy, adding extra intrigue to the game.

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Saints will play Steelers in Paris in Week 7 of 2026
First international home game for the Saints
Kellen Moore vs. Mike McCarthy adds intrigue
Moore previously worked under McCarthy at Dallas
Moore won the Saints' head coach position over McCarthy

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 26: Dallas Cowboys Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore and Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys look on during the first half against the Washington Football Team at AT&T Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) | Getty Images With the offical 2026 schedule released, we can finally see when some of the most exciting games of the season will happen. The New Orleans Saints have a good amount of fun matchups throughout next year, but one really stands out above the rest. In Week 7, the Saints will travel to Paris, France to face the Pittsburgh Steelers. Away from the matchup itself, this marks the first time the Saints will play in their international home. With the Saints having marketing rights in France, they will be the home team, and there’s a real chance most of the fans in attendance will be on New Orleans side. Now, probably the top reason why this matchup is arguably the best of the season: Kellen Moore vs. Mike McCarthy. When Moore was the offensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys, McCarthy was the head coach. In Dallas, there was a battle over play-calling duties, and in the end, McCarthy took over, prompting Moore to leave for the Los Angeles Chargers. Then, both coaches were in the running for the Saints’ HC job last offseason, and Moore won. This offseason, McCarthy became the HC of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and when searching for new position coaches and coordinators, he tried to poach several Saints coaches. The only one that left was , but the rest ended up staying in New Orleans. With all the history going into this game, Moore will be even more motivated to win. This is going to be a fun one.

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When will the New Orleans Saints play the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris?

The New Orleans Saints will play the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris during Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season.

Why is the Saints vs. Steelers game significant?

This game is significant as it marks the Saints' first international home game and features a rivalry between coaches Kellen Moore and Mike McCarthy.

What is the history between Kellen Moore and Mike McCarthy?

Kellen Moore and Mike McCarthy previously worked together with the Dallas Cowboys, where they had a notable conflict over play-calling duties before Moore became the head coach of the Saints.

One of the top matchups of the Saints’ season will happen overseas

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