Fox Sports and Indeed are hiring a 'Chief World Cup Watcher' for the 2026 tournament, offering $50,000 to watch all 104 games from Times Square. Fans can apply via Indeed by updating their profiles and posting a video on social media.
Key points
Fox Sports and Indeed are collaborating on a unique job opportunity
The position is called 'Chief World Cup Watcher'
The job pays $50,000 to watch all 104 World Cup games
Applications are submitted through Indeed and social media
The winner will be announced during an MLB game on June 6
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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 searchĀ 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.
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.
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Q&A
How can I apply for the Chief World Cup Watcher position?
You can apply by updating your Indeed profile and posting a video on social media explaining why you're the ideal candidate.
What is the salary for the Chief World Cup Watcher job?
The position offers a salary of $50,000 to watch all 104 games of the 2026 World Cup.
When will the winner of the Chief World Cup Watcher be announced?
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.
Where will the Chief World Cup Watcher watch the games?
The Chief World Cup Watcher will watch the games from a custom-built viewing space in Times Square, New York City.
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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.
