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Robert Kraft seeks Patriots game in Scotland after World Cup visit

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 2:15 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Robert Kraft seeks Patriots game in Scotland after World Cup visit
Summary

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has expressed interest in having his team play a regular-season game in Scotland. This follows Scotland's recent visit to Boston for the World Cup, which has led to a sister city relationship between Boston and Glasgow. The NFL is expanding its international games, with nine scheduled for 2026, and Commissioner Roger Goodell has indicated a desire to increase this number further. If the Patriots play in Scotland, it would mark the first time an NFL team has competed there.

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  • •Kraft informed NFL commissioner Roger Goodell of his proposal.
  • •No NFL team has previously played in Scotland.
  • •The NFL plans nine international games in 2026, the most ever.
  • •Goodell aims for 16 international games in the future.
  • •Scotland's recent World Cup visit prompted this initiative.
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  • 2:15 PMCBS Sports — Robert Kraft informs NFL he wants Patriots to play in Scotland, after country's World Cup visit in Boston
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The NFL plays numerous games internationally, but no team has ever played in Scotland

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