The Philadelphia Eagles will play one of the NFL’s heritage franchises in Brazil to kickoff the 2024 season.
According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Eagles will take on the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 6.
The Eagles will play the Packers in São Paolo, Brazil on Friday, Sept. 6, the day after the NFL season kicks off on Thursday night.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 10, 2024
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The kickoff inside Brazil’s São Paulo at the Corinthians Arena will be the NFL’s first contest in South America, and will feature two of the NFL’s premier young quarterbacks as Jalen Hurts leads the Eagles against Jordan Love and the Packers.
“This landmark first international game in South America demonstrates the ongoing expansion of our global footprint,” NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell said in a press release when the game was announced on February 5. “Playing on Friday night of Week 1 is a unique way to highlight our international growth and ambitions.”
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