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Tickets for the 2012 International Bowl on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex in Austin, Texas, are on sale now at www.InternationalBowl2012.com. Reserve seating tickets are $15, and general admission seats are $10. Kickoff is 5 p.m. CT.

The third annual International Bowl features the U.S. Under-19 National Team made up of the top high school players in the nation against a World Team of premiere players age 19-and-under from outside the United States. Both teams will field a roster of 50 players. Team USA's players and coaches are selected by USA Football. The World Team is selected by the International Federation of American Football (IFAF).

True to its name, the 2012 International Bowl features players and coaches from a record 20 countries spanning five continents, making it the most globally diverse matchup in football history. This year's record number of 20 participating countries tops the previous high of 17, set in Austin last year.

The 2011 International Bowl featured current Texas Longhorns running back JOE BERGERON, wide receiver JAXON SHIPLEY and defensive back JOSH TURNER. Longhorn commits to play for the U.S. on Feb. 1 are defensive end CALEB BLUIETT (Beaumont West Brook H.S.), defensive tackle MALCOM BROWN (Brenham H.S.) and linebacker TIMOTHY COLE (Brenham H.S.).

Former University of Texas running back and three-time NFL All-Star ERIC METCALF will serve as the honorary captain and accompany Team USA throughout the week as it prepares for an International Federation of American Football (IFAF) World Team composed of players spanning four continents. Metcalf also will make appearances within the Austin community in support of the International Bowl.

More than 60 sport federations spanning six continents are dedicated solely to football, a burgeoning international sport. The International Bowl is an annual competition uniting the game's fast-growing global community that comprises IFAF.

A national team exemption granted by the NCAA allows high school seniors to play for USA Football and not have their participation count as one of two permitted all-star game appearances. The International Bowl is a national team competition, not an all-star game.

USA Football's national team program is supported by corporate partners Marriott, Riddell, Sports Authority, Rawlings, Gatorade, Upper Deck, Shock Doctor, St. Vincent Sports Performance and Cutters Gloves.