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History of the Patriots’ International Series games (Photos)

On Thursday morning, the NFL announced the Patriots will host a regular season game in Germany next year. Here’s their history going aborad.

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 19: New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft talks with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell prior to the game between the New England Patriots and the Oakland Raiders at Estadio Azteca on November 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – NOVEMBER 19: New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft talks with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell prior to the game between the New England Patriots and the Oakland Raiders at Estadio Azteca on November 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

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On Thursday morning, the NFL announced the Patriots will host a regular season game in Germany next year. It will be their fourth ever international game, and first in six years.

The Patriots' first ever international game came in 2009, when they beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35-7 at Wembley Stadium in London. They returned to Wembley in 2012, and beat the then-St. Louis Rams 45-7. Five years later they made the trip to Mexico City for the NFL's second ever Mexico Game. There, they beat the then-Oakland Raiders 33-8.

Here's a look a back at all three of those games...

New England Patriots v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Fans make their way to the stadium prior to the NFL International Series match between New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Wembley Stadium on October 25, 2009 in London, England. This is the third occasion where a regular season NFL match has been played in London. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)


New England Patriots v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Fans enjoy the atmosphere at a tailgate party prior to the NFL International Series match between New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Wembley Stadium on October 25, 2009 in London, England. This is the third occasion where a regular season NFL match has been played in London. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)


New England Patriots v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: New England Patriots team lead onto the pitch prior to the NFL International Series match between New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Wembley Stadium on October 25, 2009 in London, England. This is the third occasion where a regular season NFL match has been played in London. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)


New England Patriots v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Soldiers hold up flags of the United Kingdom and United States of America before the NFL International Series match between New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Wembley Stadium on October 25, 2009 in London, England. This is the third occasion where a regular season NFL match has been played in London. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)


New England Patriots v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Tom Brady (#12) of the New England Patriots runs with the ball during the NFL International Series match between New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Wembley Stadium on October 25, 2009 in London, England. This is the third occasion where a regular season NFL match has been played in London. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)


New England Patriots v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Wes Welker (#83) of the New England Patriots is tackled by Adam Hayward (#57) of Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the NFL International Series match between New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Wembley Stadium on October 25, 2009 in London, England. This is the third occasion where a regular season NFL match has been played in London. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)


New England Patriots v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Fans during the NFL International Series match between New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Wembley Stadium on October 25, 2009 in London, England. This is the third occasion where a regular season NFL match has been played in London. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)


New England Patriots v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Tom Brady (#12) of the New England Patriots discusses tactics with his team mates during the NFL International Series match between New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Wembley Stadium on October 25, 2009 in London, England. This is the third occasion where a regular season NFL match has been played in London. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)


New England Patriots v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Laurence Maroney (#39) of the New England Patriots celebrates scoring the fifth touchdown during the NFL International Series match between New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Wembley Stadium on October 25, 2009 in London, England. This is the third occasion where a regular season NFL match has been played in London. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)


New England Patriots v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Kellen Winslow (#82)of Tampa Bay Buccaneers is tackled by the New England Patriots defence during the NFL International Series match between New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Wembley Stadium on October 25, 2009 in London, England. This is the third occasion where a regular season NFL match has been played in London. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)


New England Patriots v St Louis Rams

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: A fan is seen at the pre-game tailgate party prior to the NFL International Series match between the New England Patriots and the St.Louis Rams at Wembley Stadium on October 28, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images)


New England Patriots v St Louis Rams

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: A general view of play during the NFL International Series match between the New England Patriots and the St. Louis Rams at Wembley Stadium on October 28, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Nicky Hayes/NFL-Pool/Getty Images)


New England Patriots v St Louis Rams

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Rodney McLeod #23 of the St. Louis Rams tackles Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots during the NFL International Series match between the New England Patriots and the St.Louis Rams at Wembley Stadium on October 28, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)


New England Patriots v St Louis Rams

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Justin Francis #94 of the New England Patriots and Chandler Jones #95 of the New England Patriots celebrate after sacking the quarterback during the NFL International Series match between the New England Patriots and the St. Louis Rams at Wembley Stadium on October 28, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images)


New England Patriots v St Louis Rams

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Stevan Ridley #22 of the New England Patriots pushes Janoris Jenkins #21 of the St. Louis Rams during the NFL International Series match between the New England Patriots and the St. Louis Rams at Wembley Stadium on October 28, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)


New England Patriots v St Louis Rams

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Ryan Mallett #15 of the New England Patriots in action during the NFL International Series match between the New England Patriots and the St. Louis Rams at Wembley Stadium on October 28, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)


New England Patriots v Oakland Raiders

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 19: Fans wait outside the gates before the game between the New England Patriots and the Oakland Raiders at Estadio Azteca on November 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)


New England Patriots v Oakland Raiders

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 19: A general view of Estadio Azteca prior to the game between the New England Patriots and the Oakland Raiders on November 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)


New England Patriots v Oakland Raiders

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 19: New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft talks with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell prior to the game between the New England Patriots and the Oakland Raiders at Estadio Azteca on November 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)


New England Patriots v Oakland Raiders

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 19: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots takes the field for warm ups prior to the game against the Oakland Raiders at Estadio Azteca on November 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)


New England Patriots v Oakland Raiders

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 19: Dion Lewis #33 of the New England Patriots takes a moment to himself prior to the game against the Oakland Raiders at Estadio Azteca on November 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)


New England Patriots v Oakland Raiders

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 19: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots walks to the field prior to the game between the New England Patriots and the Oakland Raiders at Estadio Azteca on November 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)


New England Patriots v Oakland Raiders

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 19: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on prior to the game against the Oakland Raiders at Estadio Azteca on November 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)


New England Patriots v Oakland Raiders

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 19: The New England Patriots take the feild for the game against the Oakland Raiders at Estadio Azteca on November 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)


New England Patriots v Oakland Raiders

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 19: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots directs the offense against the Oakland Raiders during the first half at Estadio Azteca on November 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)


New England Patriots v Oakland Raiders

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 19: Danny Amendola #80 of the New England Patriots celebrates after a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders during the first half at Estadio Azteca on November 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)


New England Patriots v Oakland Raiders

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 19: Stephen Gostkowski #3 of the New England Patriots celebrates with Joe Cardona #49 and Ryan Allen #6 after kicking a field goal against the Oakland Raiders during the first half at Estadio Azteca on November 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)


New England Patriots v Oakland Raiders

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 19: Dwayne Allen #83 of the New England Patriots runs with the ball after a reception against the Oakland Raiders during the second half at Estadio Azteca on November 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)


NFL: Frankfurt Games-Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots

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Nov 12, 2023; Frankfurt, Germany; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (6) celebrates after a 42-yard kickoff return against the New England Patriots in the second half during an NFL International Series game at Deutsche Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports


NFL: Frankfurt Games-Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots

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Nov 12, 2023; Frankfurt, Germany; New England Patriots punter Bryce Baringer (17) and place kicker Chad Ryland (37) react after a missed field goal against the Indianapolis Colts in the second half during an NFL International Series game at Deutsche Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports


NFL: Frankfurt Games-Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots

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Nov 12, 2023; Frankfurt, Germany; New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas (81) carries the ball against Indianapolis Colts running back Trey Sermon (27) in the second half during an NFL International Series game at Deutsche Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports


NFL: Frankfurt Games-Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots

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Nov 12, 2023; Frankfurt, Germany; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11) talks with New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (7) after an NFL International Series game at Deutsche Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports


NFL: Frankfurt Games-Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots

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Nov 12, 2023; Frankfurt, Germany; New England Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai (48) reacts after a play against the Indianapolis Colts in the third quarter during an International Series game at Deutsche Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports


NFL: Frankfurt Games-Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots

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Nov 12, 2023; Frankfurt, Germany; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) calls a play at the line against the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth quarter during an International Series game at Deutsche Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports


NFL: Frankfurt Games-Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots

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Nov 12, 2023; Frankfurt, Germany; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) hands off to running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) against the Indianapolis Colts in the first quarter during an International Series game at Deutsche Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

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