IJR News — today's news from every sideNFL plans first international franchise, expands abroad — Aug 18, 2026NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says a permanent NFL team outside the United States is inevitable as the league expands internationally, with the possibility of an international franchise someday hosting a future Super Bowl. This season features nine international games across Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro, London, Paris, Madrid, Munich and Mexico City, with expansion efforts spanning Australia, France and beyond.
