Getty Kevin O'Connell and the Minnesota Vikings are heading back to international soil in 2026. The Minnesota Vikings are embarking on a journey this coming season beyond the typical confines of what they would otherwise endure during an average NFL schedule, and they will face the San Francisco 49ers . The contest will be in Mexico. It is all part of a historic 2026 regular-season slate in the NFL , which will see nine games played in countries outside of the United States. Vikings Send