Dec. 13 (UPI) -- South America will host an NFL game for the first time, with two teams meeting for a regular-season matchup in São Paulo in 2024, the league announced Wednesday.
NFL team owners approved the proposal at the December league meeting in Irving, Texas. The game will be held at Corinthians Arena, home of the SC Corinthians soccer franchise. The venue also was used for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Summer Games.
"Bringing the NFL to new continents, countries and cities around the world is a critical element of our plan to continue to grow the game globally," NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a news release.
"Brazil has established itself as a key market for the NFL, and we are excited to be playing in Brazil and São Paulo for the first time in 2024."
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