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Goodell confirms NFL plans for team outside U.S

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:46 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Goodell confirms NFL plans for team outside U.S

Summary

Roger Goodell stated on August 18, 2026, that the NFL will likely establish a team based outside the United States. He emphasized that this step is seen as inevitable for the league’s future. The comments reflect ongoing discussions about expanding the NFL’s global footprint. Details on potential locations or timelines for this move have not been disclosed.

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Key Details

•Roger Goodell spoke on the future of the NFL on August 18, 2026.
•He believes a permanent team outside the U.S. is inevitable.
•No specific locations or timelines have been mentioned.
•The comments align with the NFL's efforts to expand globally.

Latest Updates

2:41 PMYahoo Sports — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell confident league will expand internationally
2:46 PMYahoo Sports — Roger Goodell: NFL certain of future non-U.S. teams, plan precedes abroad Super Bowl
1:46 PMESPN — Goodell: 'No doubt' over NFL team outside U.S.

What they're saying

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has "no doubt' about future franchises based outside of the United States, he said in an interview published Tuesday.
— Yahoo Sports