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The National Football League announced that the Green Bay Packers will play the Philadelphia Eagles in the historic first-ever regular season game in Brazil, as part of the 2024 International Games.

The Packers will face the Eagles — the 2024 São Paulo designated team — on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, marking the first time the NFL has played a game on Friday night of their opening weekend in over 50 years (Cardinals at Rams, Sept. 18, 1970).

The game will take place in the city of São Paulo at the Corinthians Arena, home to Brazilian soccer team SC Corinthians, and will be each team’s first game of the 2024 regular season.

By Lake Lewis Jr.

Lake Lewis Jr is a Washington Commanders and NFL Insider. A news anchor for ABC TV as well as the CEO of SportsJourney.com, he's also the Host of the After Practice Podcast. Lewis has worked for several top media brands such as USA TODAY SMG and ESPN Radio where he was a syndicated radio host. He's also covered the NBA and USA Soccer. Follow him on X (Twitter) @LakeLewis and on Instagram and Facebook @LakeLewisJr.

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