Imagine getting paid $50,000 to watch soccer. That's not a fantasy—it's a real job opening from Fox Sports, FOX One, and Indeed. They're on the hunt for a "FOX One Chief World Cup Watcher Hired Through Indeed," and yes, it's as epic as it sounds.
This dream role kicks off on June 6 and runs through July 26, covering all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026. That's 39 days of non-stop action, all watched live in stunning 4K from a custom-built viewing space smack in the middle of Times Square. Your mission? Be the ultimate fan, create social content, and share every emotional high and low of the beautiful game from your glass fishbowl.
"This FIFA World Cup will be a historic tournament that calls for an equally historic hire," says Robert Gottlieb, Fox Sports president of marketing. "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."
So, how do you land this gig? First, update your Indeed profile with your reporting, journalism, and content creation chops. Make sure your profile is set to "Employers can find you." Then, post a video on social media explaining why you're the perfect candidate, using the hashtag #ChiefWorldCupWatcher. Applications close May 17, and the lucky winner will be revealed live on Fox during the Yankees-Red Sox game on June 6.
This isn't just a job—it's a front-row seat to the world's biggest sporting event. Are you ready to be the face of fandom?
