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Why is there a Friday night game in Brazil? Eagles, Packers set for Week 1 international game

What's better than NFL Week 1? Week 1 in Brazil, that's what. For the first time, the league is headed to South America for an international game. The Eagles will play host to the Packers on Sept. 6 in the second game of the season.

The teams will play at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo. The stadium is legendary in the city, hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics. An NFL game is another thing to cross off the list for the millions of Brazilian football fans.

The game itself isn't the only unique part of all this.