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Eight days before Brazil game, Maracanã field draws concerns

The Cowboys-Ravens game remains scheduled for Maracanã Stadium despite criticism of the field's condition.

Theo Vance

September 20, 20261 min read

The Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys are scheduled to meet in Rio de Janeiro next Sunday, with concerns being raised about the playing surface at Maracanã Stadium. The game is eight days away, and it remains set to take place inside the stadium.

Agustín Rossi, a goalkeeper for Flamengo, recently criticized the condition of the field. He said the surface has bumps across it and expressed hope that it will be improved before the football game.

The Cowboys are designated as the home team, while the Ravens are designated as the road team. The teams' status for the game has not changed, though it is not yet clear whether the field will improve before kickoff.

Before traveling to Brazil, Dallas is scheduled to play Washington on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET. Baltimore is scheduled to face New Orleans at 1 p.m. ET. The information was reported by sports.yahoo.com on Sept. 19, 2026.

Source: sports.yahoo.com.

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Theo Vance

Theo Vance writes about Frisco sports, from high school programs to the city's pro and collegiate teams.

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