Fox Sports, Indeed to hire 'Chief World Cup Watcher' for 2026 tournament
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Fox Sports and Indeed are teaming up to offer one fan the ultimate dream job: Chief World Cup Watcher.
The two companies have announced a nationwide search for the fan, who will be paid $50,000 to watch all 104 games of the 2026 World Cup from a custom-built viewing space in New York City's Times Square.
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Fans can apply through Indeed, using their profile to state their case by updating their skills, then posting a video on social media explaining why they are the ideal candidate.
The winner will be revealed on Saturday, June 6 during Fox's broadcast of the MLB game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.
Five days later, the World Cup will begin when Mexico hosts South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The tournament will conclude with the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.
The World Cup, hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, will feature 48 teams for the first time, meaning there will be a record 104 matches in the competition.Of those matches, 70 will air on Fox's broadcast channel with the other 34 to air on FS1. Every match will also be streaming live on Fox One and the Fox Sports App.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Chief World Cup Watcher: Fox, Indeed to offer dream job