Before the NFL match at the Stade de France, the tour that aimed to introduce American football in France in 1938

On December 10, 1938, American football made its debut in France at the Parc des Princes, attracting over 20,000 spectators. The game, described as athletic and spectacular, puzzled the audience with its interruptions and rituals like the huddle. Despite confusion about when to cheer, the crowd eventually engaged with the unique aspects of this new sport.