The NFL on Wednesday awarded a 2024 regular-season game to Brazil to be played in Sao Paulo at Corinthians Arena.
Corinthians Arena, the home of Brazilian soccer club SC Corinthians, has been a venue for both the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics.
The expansion of the NFL’s international series has been a topic of discussion at this week’s owners meetings in Dallas.
“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,” commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. “Brazil has established itself as a key market for the NFL, and we are excited to be playing in Brazil and Sao Paulo for the first time in 2024. We look forward to working with the city of Sao Paulo, SP Turis and Corinthians Arena to deliver a world-class game day experience for this…
