Goodell says NFL plans overseas franchises despite logistical hurdles

Goodell says NFL plans overseas franchises despite logistical hurdles

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league expects to eventually add a franchise outside the United States, but logistical, scheduling and player-preference issues make the prospect complex, with London and Mexico City identified as the most viable locations, according to The New York Times. Goodell has repeatedly told German media that overseas teams are inevitable and could eventually host a Super Bowl. He noted that the NFL’s international schedule is expanding, with nine games slated for abroad in the 2026 season, and analysts have ranked six cities—including London and Mexico City—as potential markets.

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19 août 2026
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6 international NFL landing spots, ranked
6 international NFL landing spots, ranked

SB Nation • 19 août 18h31

Commissioner Roger Goodell affirmed that the NFL will eventually have franchises located abroad, and analysts ranked six cities as the most viable options for such expansion.

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If the NFL goes international, what are the challenges and what cities make sense?
If the NFL goes international, what are the challenges and what cities make sense?

The New York Times • 19 août 17h39

The league’s commissioner says an international team is inevitable, but logistical, scheduling and player-preference issues make it a complex prospect, with London and Mexico City emerging as the most viable locations.

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell confirms league wants multiple teams based outside the US: 'no doubt'
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell confirms league wants multiple teams based outside the US: 'no doubt'

Fox News • 19 août 01h26

Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed that the NFL intends to locate several teams outside the United States and sees the possibility of an international Super Bowl, while the 2026 schedule already includes nine games abroad.

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Roger Goodell's comments about foreign teams put expansion on the table
Roger Goodell's comments about foreign teams put expansion on the table

NBC Sports • 19 août 00h48

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league expects to have teams based abroad, prompting discussion of future expansion beyond the current 32-team structure.

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Commissioner Roger Goodell says 'no doubt' there eventually will be NFL team outside U.S.
Commissioner Roger Goodell says 'no doubt' there eventually will be NFL team outside U.S.

NFL.com • 18 août 17h02

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told a German outlet that he is confident a franchise will be based abroad, as the league expands its international schedule.

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Roger Goodell says 'no doubt' NFL will have team based outside U.S.
Roger Goodell says 'no doubt' NFL will have team based outside U.S.

espn.com • 18 août 12h43

Commissioner Roger Goodell told German media that a permanent NFL franchise abroad is inevitable, and such a market could later host a Super Bowl.

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Roger Goodell: I have no doubt there will be NFL teams outside the United States
Roger Goodell: I have no doubt there will be NFL teams outside the United States

NBC Sports • 18 août 09h45

Commissioner Roger Goodell told a German broadcaster that he expects NFL teams to be based outside the United States in the future, and that such markets could eventually host a Super Bowl.

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