The Cowboys were named as part of the Rio de Janeiro slate, with the league confirming their involvement for the historic matchup. “We are proud to welcome the Dallas Cowboys to Brazil for the first ever NFL game in Rio de Janeiro,” said Luis Martinez, NFL Brazil general manager.
Martinez also noted that “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,” underscoring the event’s significance for international expansion.
Details on the dates of the Rio games and the Cowboys’ opponent were not announced, leaving those elements to be released in a future update.
The game is set to be played at the Maracanã Stadium, a landmark venue in Rio that will host the NFL’s first regular-season contest in Brazil, signaling a notable step in the league’s global outreach.
Reporting by The Associated Press.
