Ever dreamed of getting paid to watch the World Cup? Fox Sports just made that fantasy a reality.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just 37 days away, Fox Sports has announced a one-of-a-kind job opening: "Chief World Cup watcher." In partnership with Indeed, the network is offering a lucky fan $50,000 to watch all 104 matches on their Fox One streaming platform.
But this isn't just a couch job. The chosen fan will be stationed in a custom-built, World Cup-themed viewing space in the heart of New York City's Times Square. Think of it as a fishbowl for soccer enthusiasts, surrounded by thousands of daily visitors, tourists, and commuters. The role? Watch every minute of Fox Sports' 4K coverage, let your fandom shine, and create authentic social media content that proves you're the ultimate World Cup authority.
If the idea of earning $1,000 per day for 50 days (the role runs from June 6 to July 26) sounds appealing, the application process is anything but ordinary. Instead of a traditional resume, Indeed wants you to update your profile to be discoverable by employers, then upload a video on social media using the hashtag #ChiefWorldCupWatcher. Fox Sports' recruiting team will find you.
The new hire will be officially revealed live during Fox's broadcast of a Boston Red Sox-New York Yankees game on June 6. After that, it's all eyes on the pitch—starting with the tournament's kickoff on June 11, when co-host Mexico faces South Africa.
For the rest of us, we'll just have to settle for watching from our living rooms—preferably in our favorite team's gear.