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Questions about American Bowl

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did the American Bowl series start and end?

The league started the American Bowl series in 1986 and held its last game in 2005. At least one game was played annually between 1986 and 2003 before the series concluded.

Where was the first American Bowl match played on the 3rd of August 1986?

The first match took place at Wembley Stadium in London on the 3rd of August 1986. The Chicago Bears defeated the Dallas Cowboys with a score of 17 to 6 during this event.

What was the largest crowd recorded for an American Bowl game in Mexico City on the 15th of August 1994?

One hundred twelve thousand three hundred seventy-six people attended the Governor's Cup game between the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Oilers. This attendance figure represents the largest crowd in NFL history for that specific competition.

Why did Roger Goodell stop hosting American Bowl games after 2005?

New NFL commissioner Roger Goodell abandoned international pre-season games after taking over the position in 2006. He closed what had become NFL Europa after its 2007 season to shift focus toward playing regular season games in foreign countries instead of exhibition matches abroad.

Which team appeared in nine American Bowl games between 1986 and 2005?

Dallas Cowboys appeared in nine games across all hosted events between 1986 and 2005. They hold the highest number of appearances among all franchises listed in the standings table.