A second-place finish in the AFC North will give Jesse Minter’s team a middle-of-the-pack schedule in 2026. Baltimore’s 2026 opponents are set. Their schedule will be one of the league’s most demanding. They will face the gauntlet of juggernauts in the NFC South and AFC South and the second-place finishers in the AFC West, NFC East, and AFC East.
That second play finish could set up a thrilling first-of-its-kind NFL game in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The National Football League today announced that the Dallas Cowboys will be one of the participating teams in the 2026 NFL Rio game, to be played at Maracanã Stadium.
The ‘Boys are Brazil bound 🇧🇷🧳 pic.twitter.com/7O3d7SNspy
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) February 6, 2026
The game in Rio will be part of an NFL record nine international games in 2026 across four continents, seven countries, and eight stadiums.
“We are proud to welcome the Dallas Cowboys to Brazil for the first‑ever NFL game in Rio de Janeiro,” said NFL Brazil General Manager Luis Martinez. “Introducing one of the league’s most iconic teams to the Maracanã Stadium marks a powerful milestone in the continued growth of the sport worldwide. Bringing a regular-season game to Rio strengthens our connection to a vibrant and passionate football community and underscores our long‑term commitment to the market.”
The Cowboys’ opponent, along with date, kickoff time, and ticket information, will be announced at a later date. Fans interested in the 2026 game in Rio should visit nfl.com/Rio to stay updated on all the latest news and information.
Baltimore has nine road games in 2026 and could face Dallas in Brazil in a contest that would feature Lamar Jackson vs. Dak Prescott, with star power at several key positions, and Jerry Jones’ team being the most popular on the planet.
Brazil is home to more than 36 million NFL fans and is one of the league’s most significant international markets. The announcement follows the NFL’s multi-year commitment to bring at least three regular-season games to Rio de Janeiro over the next five years, reinforcing the league’s long‑term investment in Brazil.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens could potentially face the Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
