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The Baltimore Ravens<\/a> are expected to play an international game in Brazil during the 2026 NFL season. According to The Baltimore Banner<\/a>, the Ravens will face the Dallas Cowboys<\/a> in Week 3 at Maracan\u00e3 Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.<\/p>\n Two league sources told the outlet the Cowboys will serve as the home team for the matchup. The sources requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the schedule publicly. The NFL<\/a> has not yet officially announced the full 2026 schedule.<\/p>\n Ravens Vs Cowboys Brazil Game Adds to NFL International Expansion<\/p>\n The reported matchup marks a rare meeting between the Ravens and Cowboys and will be part of the NFL\u2019s continued push into global markets.<\/p>\n The game in Rio de Janeiro will be the first of at least three NFL games scheduled to be played in the city over the next five years. Maracan\u00e3 Stadium<\/a>, a historic soccer venue, has a standard capacity of about 78,000 and has hosted major international events, including the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2016 Summer Olympics.<\/p>\n If confirmed, this will be the third NFL game played in Brazil. Previous games were held in S\u00e3o Paulo, including a 2024 matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers<\/a> and a 2025 game featuring the Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> and Los Angeles Chargers.<\/p>\n The 2026 season is expected to include a record nine international games across seven countries, continuing the league\u2019s global expansion strategy.<\/p>\n Has Baltimore Played Internationally Before?<\/p>\n The Ravens have previously played two international games in London. They lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a> in 2017 and defeated the Tennessee Titans<\/a> in 2023.<\/p>\n In recent years, the team has also expanded its international presence through the NFL\u2019s Global Markets Program. The Ravens were granted marketing rights in the United Kingdom, marking their first official step into international branding efforts.<\/p>\n The team has also developed a growing fan base in Brazil. Social media accounts dedicated to Brazilian Ravens fans have gained traction, with quarterback Lamar Jackson<\/a> drawing attention for his performances.<\/p>\n After a 2024 win over the Denver Broncos<\/a>, Jackson commented on his international reach. \u201cIt\u2019s a blessing for people in Brazil to know who I am. That\u2019s just dope. That\u2019s crazy,\u201d Jackson said<\/a>. \u201cI\u2019ve got to go to Brazil one time. I have to travel to Brazil once.\u201d<\/p>\n Ravens\/Cowboys Matchup and Schedule Outlook<\/p>\n The Ravens and Cowboys have faced each other seven times historically, with Baltimore holding a 6-1 advantage<\/a> in the series. Their most recent meeting came during the 2024 season, when the Ravens built a 28-6 lead before the Cowboys narrowed the final score to 28-25.<\/p>\n The Cowboys have not played internationally since a 2014 game in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Despite their popularity, the team is part of the NFL\u2019s rotation for international games.<\/p>\n The Ravens are not expected to host an international game this season, in part due to ongoing renovations at M&T Bank Stadium. The project is valued at nearly $500 million, and teams undergoing major stadium upgrades typically retain their full slate of home games.<\/p>\n