NFL's Paris anthem sparks debate among fans

Steve Luciano

Posted Sunday, October 25, 2026 2:34 pm

Chris Pugh (via syracuse.com)

The Soul Rebels perform the U.S. national anthem before the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints played the NFL’s first regular-season game in France at Stade de France. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)

NFL fans heard a very different version of “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints kicked off Sunday in Paris. The performance quickly got people talking on social media.

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