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NC State football won't play Virginia in Brazil

College football game schedule to be played in Brazil abruptly relocated

A college football game originally scheduled to be played in Brazil is being relocated, the NC State football team announced on Wednesday.

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A college football game was supposed to be played in Brazil. Here’s why it was canceled

Opinion

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Virginia-NC State cancellation in Brazil proves football doesn't belong on every continent

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NC State vs. Virginia pulled from Brazil, relocated to Cavaliers' home game after logistics fall through

The 2026 college football season opener between NC State and Virginia -- originally scheduled for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- has been moved to Charlottesville, Va, the schools announced Wednesday.

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NC State-UVA opener moved from Brazil to Charlottesville

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Rewind: Virginia's most recent matchup with 2026 non-conference football opponents

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ACC’s Brazil College Football Game Scrapped With Return to Virginia

The ACC’s statement said the relocation “follows communication from Athlete Advantage, which informed the ACC and participating schools that the event could not be conducted.”

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NC State and Virginia no longer set to open 2026 season in Brazil

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Virginia Football Season Opener Relocated to Charlottesville

Brazil, Neymar and Egypt

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Neymar Not Traveling With Brazil For Friendly vs. Egypt Due To Calf Injury

Neymar is not traveling to Cleveland with Brazil’s World Cup team for its exhibition tuneup against Egypt on Saturday, according to the country’s soccer association.

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Brazil says Neymar, sidelined by a calf injury, isn't traveling for an exhibition game vs. Egypt

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Neymar to miss Brazil's final pre-World Cup friendly vs. Egypt

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Football fever grips Kerala, fans carry giant Brazil banner ahead of FIFA World Cup

Kerala has welcomed the World Cup with giant banners, flares and rival colours on its streets. In Malappuram, the celebrations have turned anticipation into memory, as fans savour what they call a last dance.

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You guys weren’t married to that whole football-in-Brazil thing, were you?

Some dreams, sadly, get deferred. Or canceled altogether. That’s life. It turns out that NC State and Virginia will not be traveling to Brazil for a Week 0 game this fall, probably because roughly 50 people outside of the teams themselves were planning on making the trip.

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Brazil at FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview: 24-year charm awaits the Selecao; Check full squad, match dates, time and more

Brazil at FIFA World Cup 2026 come with a unique 24-year charm. At the same time, Neymar makes a comeback on the biggest platform for football.

Brazil’s strict World Cup plan covers families, phones and privacy

Brazil are preparing a controlled environment for the 2026 World Cup, with plans covering player conduct, technology, family access, recovery and privacy during the tournament. The setup is designed to keep players comfortable while maintaining focus during a long campaign in the United States,

Augusta Free Press

UVA Football: Brazil season opener that probably never was is no more

The UVA-NC State football game that the ACC announced way back in December would be played in Brazi is moving back Stateside.

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‘Brazil ’70: The Third Star’ Netflix Review: An Ambitious, Polished Sports Drama That Scores Big

With stunning match recreations and a powerhouse lead performance as Pelé, Netflix's ambitious new series 'Brazil '70: The Third Star' is a must-watch for sports fans.