Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor is reportedly searching for Spain's World Cup trophy ahead of the team's NFL game in Madrid, according to an Associated Press report. The Bengals are scheduled to play an international regular-season game in the Spanish capital as part of the NFL's global expansion efforts.
The search for the trophy, which Spain won in 2010, adds a unique cultural element to the NFL's International Series. Taylor's pursuit highlights the crossover between American football and soccer in a country where football (soccer) dominates the sporting landscape.
The game represents another step in the NFL's strategy to grow its international fanbase, with Madrid joining London, Munich, and other European cities as host locations for regular-season contests.
