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NFL commissioner hints at future team outside the United States

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:37 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

NFL commissioner hints at future team outside the United States

Summary

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell indicated the possibility of an NFL team outside of the United States in an interview with RTL/ntv. The league is set to play a record nine international games in 2026, with the United Kingdom historically hosting the most games. As of the 2025 season, the UK has hosted 42 of 62 international games. Following the UK are Canada with six games and Mexico and Germany each with five. The NFL will also introduce games in Australia and France this season. Future plans for international expansion remain uncertain as the league prepares for the most extensive international schedule to date.

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Key Details

•NFL will host nine international games in 2026, a record for the league.
•Goodell confirms an NFL team outside the USA is inevitable.
•The UK leads with 42 international games played through the 2025 season.
•Australia and France will host their first NFL games this season.
•Canada last hosted games between 2008-2013 and hasn't been included in recent plans.

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12:37 PMYahoo Sports — The NFL is going global. One country still owns its overseas history.

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As the NFL plans a record nine international games in 2026, its history abroad shows one country still towering over every other host.
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