Chief World Cup Watchers: Paid to Play the Game
Two paid influencers have watched every World Cup match, interacted with fans in Times Square, and said they would return even if the tournament expands.
Jul 27, 2026
Person
Austin Franklin
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Austin Franklin across Soccer.
Fox One’s ‘Chief World Cup Watchers’ Redefine Sports Fandom
Two social media personalities, Kevin Akoto and Austin Franklin, have become the face of Fox One’s World Cup coverage, blending paid fandom with fan interaction in New York and Florida.
Jul 27, 2026
Fox One’s ‘Chief World Cup Watchers’ Turn Global Soccer Spectacle into a Paid Profession
Two social media personalities have watched every match of the tournament from a glass‑walled cube in Times Square, earning $50,000 each and expressing willingness to return even as the competition expands.
Jul 27, 2026
Fox One’s World Cup Watchers Turn Times Square Box into Global Soccer Hub
Two dedicated soccer fans were chosen to monitor all 104 World Cup games from a clear box in Times Square, earning a substantial fee while linking with fans across the globe.
Jun 29, 2026