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Fox hires Times Square pair; Messi shatters scoring record

6/25/2026

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Fox One Covers

Fox One hired Kevin Akoto and Austin Franklin to watch all 104 World Cup matches for $50,000 each.
They work in a glass cubicle in Times Square that includes recliners, a sofa and a foosball table.
They have been on the job for just over a week, covering six matches per day.
While eating Argentinian barbecue they witnessed Lionel Messi break the all-time World Cup scoring record.

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Fans Describe Overdose

Kevin Akoto supports Spain, the United States, and Ghana due to his roots.
Austin Franklin backs Norway, citing their recent form and Erling Haaland.
Fans like Eimund and Camille Liland describe watching 104 matches in a glass box as an 'overdose'.
Matthew Mendez believes spending the World Cup with friends or family would be preferable.
Miguel Sanchez finds the paid-watching job 'crazy' but better than attending matches.

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Fox One Covers

Fox One hired Kevin Akoto and Austin Franklin to watch all 104 World Cup matches for $50,000 each.
They work in a glass cubicle in Times Square that includes recliners, a sofa and a foosball table.
They have been on the job for just over a week, covering six matches per day.
While eating Argentinian barbecue they witnessed Lionel Messi break the all-time World Cup scoring record.

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