GLENDALE – The NFL released multiple special matchups ahead of the full schedule reveal on Wednesday. The league started by announcing the Philadelphia Eagles will open the 2025 season against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1, as well as all the international games for next season. The seven matchups over the first 11 weeks of the season will not include the Arizona Cardinals, who are left off for a third straight season.
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Nov 21, 2022; Mexico City, MEX; Injured Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) looks on during the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Estadio Azteca. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
Cardinals left out of 2025 NFL International Games:
Week 1: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Week 4: Minnesota Vikings vs. Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin, Ireland
Week 5: Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns in London, England
Week 6: Cleveland Broncos vs. New York Jets in London, England
Week 7: Los Angeles Rams vs. Jacksonville Jaguars in London, England
Week 10: Atlanta Falcons vs. Indianapolis Colts in Berlin, Germany
Week 11: Washington Commanders vs. Miami Dolphins in Madrid, Spain
Nov 21, 2022; Mexico City, MEXICO; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) is unable to make a catch as he is defended by Arizona Cardinals cornerback Marco Wilson (20) during the first half during at Estadio Azteca. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The last time the Cardinals played internationally was against the San Francisco 49ers in 2022 at Mexico City. Arizona got smoked 38-10 by San Francisco, as quarterback Kyler Murray was dealing with an injury. The franchise hasn’t won an international game since back in 2005 in Mexico City against the 49ers, as the team struggles to play outside of the United States.
Being left off the list for international games could be a blessing in disguise for the Cardinals. However, if the franchise makes the jump that many experts believe it will after a stellar offseason, then the league might have no choice but to showcase this Arizona team to the world in the future.
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