NFL bosses can’t get enough of Brazil.São Paulo hosted its second contest in Week 1 this season — a 27-21 Los Angeles Chargers victory over the Kansas City Chiefs — and the league has just announced Rio de Janeiro for 2026.GettyThe Maracanã Stadium is revered by soccer fans across the glibe[/caption]A minimum of three games will be played in the city over the next five years.There are 36 million NFL fans in Brazil and there will be plenty of demand for tickets at the iconic Maracanã Stadium, which can hold almost 80,000 people.“Building on the success of the games in São Paulo, we could not be more excited to play in one of the world’s most iconic cities — Rio de Janeiro,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “We look forward to working closely with our city and state partners in Rio along with the historic Maracanã Stadium to deepen our ties to the tens of millions of fans in Brazil and across South America.”Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes is delighted to see another brand of football being played in one of the most soccer famous stadiums in the world.“The National Football League’s multiyear partnership with Rio, a vibrant city where people want to be, is a perfect match,” he said. “It will be a historic event, as NFL games will be included on our city’s official calendar. I’m looking forward to seeing an American football game at Maracanã, the most iconic temple of world football.”Corinthians Arena in São Paulo also hosted the Philadelphia Eagles‘ win over the Green Bay Packers in 2024.A crowd of 47,627 fans packed the arena in Week 1 this year.In total, 56 regular season NFL games have been played internationally with Frankfurt, London, Mexico City, Munich, São Paulo all involved.Brazil loves to throw an NFL partyGettyGoodell is determined to grow the game all over the worldDublin will join the list this week, with Berlin and Madrid also on the calendar for 2025.Melbourne, Australia, is up in 2026 with the number of international cities given the honor rising to 11.Steelers vs Vikings in DublinThe Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers are in Ireland ahead of a Sunday showdown.Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers wishes he had been given more time to explore the country, having touched down on Friday.“It is what it is, but if the schedule had been a little different, if I could have chosen it, maybe we get over on Monday; Tuesday is the day off,” he said. “Good to get out, see some things. It’s a beautiful country, it seems like, from pictures.”Steelers owner Art Rooney II said the league was involved in a “joint discussion.”NFL's Greatest......Ranking the top 10......Quarterbacks of all-time – Can anyone better Tom Brady?Wide receivers of all-time – Does Randy Moss or Jerry Rice come out on top?Running backs of all-time – Stacking Jim Brown, Barry Sanders, Walter Payton, Emmitt Smith and moreTight ends of all-time – How does Travis Kelce compare?“I would’ve liked to have the guys over here for a few more days, too,” he added. “But we’re in the middle of the season, so we had to do what’s best for the football side of things.”The Steelers are staying in a hotel with practice fields on the grounds, but players will have a chance to explore Dublin on Saturday afternoon.“I have a family history going back to Ireland and Scotland, so I’ve always wanted to get over here,” Rodgers said. “I’m a historian, so I know, kind of, the history, geopolitically, in the area. “I’m a huge fan of Guinness. I don’t really drink beer, but if I do, I drink Guinness. That’s not a bulls*** line that I’m telling you guys. It’s the truth. “I’ve heard it tastes different off the tap in Ireland than in the States. I’ve been in Northern [Ireland], and it was great, but I’m excited about seeing what it tastes like here.”Stay up to date with the latest from the NFL across all platforms – follow our dedicated talkSPORT USA Facebook page and subscribe to our talkSPORT USA YouTube channel for news, exclusive interviews and more.