Dallas Cowboys to star in NFL’s first ever trip to South American city

The NFL is headed to another South American city for the first time, and they’re bringing the Dallas Cowboys along for the ride.

It was announced on Thursday that the NFL’s upcoming trip to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, will feature an appearance by the Dallas Cowboys. It will be just the second appearance by the team in the NFL International Series since it began in 2007, and their first trip outside the US for a regular season game in over a decade, when they defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 31-17 in London. Neither the date and time nor the opponent for the Cowboys was announced.

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“We are proud to welcome the Dallas Cowboys to Brazil for the first‑ever NFL game in Rio de Janeiro,” said NFL Brazil General Manager Luis Martinez. “Introducing one of the league’s most iconic teams to the Maracanã Stadium marks a powerful milestone in the continued growth of the sport worldwide. Bringing a regular-season game to Rio strengthens our connection to a vibrant and passionate football community and underscores our long‑term commitment to the market.”

The game is part of a nine-game international slate scheduled for the 2026 season, which will encompass trips to four continents, seven countries, and eight stadiums. Other cities seeing their first NFL game in 2026 include Melbourne, Australia, and Paris, France.

The NFL has played in Brazil twice, once in 2024 and once in 2025. Both games took place in São Paulo, the country’s capital. Brazil is reportedly one of the league’s largest international markets, with more than 36 million viewers. The 2026 game in Rio is part of the NFL’s commitment to bring at least three games to the city over the next five seasons.

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