Imagine getting paid $50,000 to watch every single game of the FIFA World Cup 2026. That's the dream gig FOX Sports is offering to one lucky football super-fan. With the tournament expanding to 48 teams and 104 matches hosted across the US, Canada, and Mexico, this will be the biggest World Cup ever. FOX is turning this historic event into an unforgettable marketing moment by hiring one dedicated fan to experience it all live.

FOX Sports has partnered with FOX One and Indeed to create the role of "FOX One Chief World Cup Watcher." The selected applicant will watch all 104 games in stunning 4K on FOX One from a custom-built viewing space in the heart of Times Square, New York City. It's not just about spectating—the hired fan will also create and post social media content throughout each match, capturing their raw reactions to every thrilling moment of the beautiful game.

The position kicks off on June 6 and runs through July 26, wrapping up a week after the World Cup final. The $50,000 salary comes with the ultimate front-row seat to soccer history. FOX will announce the chosen candidate during a broadcast of the classic Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees game, adding an extra layer of excitement to the reveal.

Interested applicants need to update their Indeed profiles by May 17. The ideal candidate should have experience in reporting, journalism, or content creation. To apply, upload a short video on social media explaining why you're the perfect fit, using the hashtag #ChiefWorldCupWatcher. As Robert Gottlieb, President of Marketing at FOX Sports, put it: "This FIFA World Cup will be a historic tournament that calls for an equally historic hire. One engaged applicant will get the job of a lifetime to experience and celebrate every story, every nation and every exhilarating moment that defines the beautiful game."