NFL to play first ever game in Brazil in 2024

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The NFL is continuing its international expansion and in 2024 will play a first ever game in yet another country. As was announced by the league on Wednesday, a regular season game Brazil’s largest city, São Paolo, will host a game next fall.

The game will be played at Arena Corinthians, home to Brazilian soccer club SC Corinthians.

“Bringing the NFL to new continents, countries and cities around the world is a critical element of our plan to continue to grow the game globally,” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said.

“Brazil has established itself as a key market for the NFL, and we are excited to be playing in Brazil and São Paulo for the first time in 2024. We look forward to working with the city of São Paulo, SP Turis and Corinthians Arena to deliver a world-class game day experience for this passionate and growing fan base.”

The game in São Paulo will be one of five international games in 2024. London will host three such contests, with another being played in Munich, Germany.

Brazil is an international home market for the Miami Dolphins. The current AFC East leaders therefore appear to be a realistic candidate to appear in the first game in the country.

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