Why is there an NFL game in Australia?

The NFL has so far played regular-season games in seven international countries but this week's trip to Australia represents a new frontier for the USA's biggest sports league.

The top 3

  1. Top Countries by NFL Fanbase Outside US: Mexico leads international NFL fandom with over 23 million fans, followed by Brazil with approximately 20 million, and Canada with over 7 million.
  2. Countries Hosting Most NFL Games: The United Kingdom has hosted the most NFL games outside the U.S. with 51, followed by Canada with 26, and Japan with 14.
  3. Key NFL International Initiatives: The NFL's major international initiatives include the 'NFL International Series' for regular-season games, the 'Global Markets Program' granting teams international marketing rights, and the historical 'American Bowl' series of preseason games.

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