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Coverage dated September 24, 2026

From the World Cup to Frank Sinatra, the stadium for NFL's first Rio game has rich history

Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

The main entrance of Maracana Stadium displays banners announcing the upcoming NFL game between Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys next Sunday, Sept. 27, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sept. 23, 2026.

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    The stadium hosting the NFL's first Rio game has a rich history, including World Cup title games (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    American football will make its debut in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday at a futebol cathedral

  2. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    From the World Cup to Frank Sinatra, the stadium for NFL's first Rio game has rich history (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    The main entrance of Maracana Stadium displays banners announcing the upcoming NFL game between Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys next Sunday, Sept. 27, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sept. 23, 2026.

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