Cowboys vs Ravens: NFL's First Rio Game

0:00On April 1st, Dallas Cowboys just locked in their 2026 international showdown, they're facing the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3 at Rio. Desianeros, Legendary, Maricana, Stadium. This marks the NFL's first regular season game in Rio, and the Cowboys are listed as the home team, meaning they give up one slot at AT&T Stadium back in Arlington. The league's repping of global action with a record nine international games across four continents that year, and this one's the kickoff for at least. Three games in Rio over the next five seasons. Brazil's hosted two NFL matchups before, both in Sao Paulo with the Eagles, Packers in 2024, and Chiefs Chargers last year. NFL Brazil's general manager, Luis Martinez, is hyped, calling it a milestone to bring a powerhouse like Dallas to the Maricana, strengthening ties with. Brazil's passionate fan base, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones sees it as boosting the sports worldwide growth, even dubbing them South America's team.

1:02Dallas hasn't played abroad since topping the Jaguars in London back in 2014, making this their first home game on foreign soil and 12th. Overall internationally, meanwhile, the Ravens limp to eight wins and nine losses last season, starting one in five without MVP Lamar Jackson for four games due to injury. Their other home game stack up against NFC East foes like the commanders, Eagles, and Giants, plus Cardinals, Jaguars, Titans, and Buccaneers. With Arlington prepping for the 2026 World Cup, by swapping to real grass temporarily, the Cowboys are gearing up for a busy horizon. Blending NFL and Global Soccer Bives.