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Watch every World Cup game and get paid $50K for it? Fox One has a job for that
Fox Sports and streaming service Fox One posted a job Tuesday that any soccer fanatic or die-hard sports fan could only dream of: watching and generating content around the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup and getting paid to do it.
When the network partnered with job-listing site Indeed and revealed details for the role, Chief World Cup Watcher, their idea was to lure in as many sports fans as possible to boost digital engagement around the biggest tournament in the Cup’s history. As big a sport as soccer is around the world, Fox’s primary focus is hiring someone who enjoys the aura of big sporting events, such as March Madness or the Masters.
“It’s obviously a little irreverent to hire for a job like this, but we want to have somebody who’s going to enjoy the pop-culture moment more than the soccer moment,” Robert Gottlieb, Fox Sports president of marketing, told The Athletic. “We wanted this to just be fun. The World Cup is so broad, and it reaches beyond just hardcore soccer fans.”
The network announced the partnership with Indeed, which touts itself as the world’s top job site, as part of a newly launched product. The candidate, who will earn a $50,000 salary, will be tasked with watching all 104 World Cup matches from a comfortable couch inside a glass-enclosed, living room-like cube in Times Square over 39 days and creating interactive content to be posted on Fox’s social media platforms.
There are still many unknowns regarding the role, and Gottlieb says Fox will reveal details and expectations in the final rounds of the interviews. But one thing is for sure: Plenty of soccer is expected to be watched, especially during the group stage when the tournament gets underway, with three to four matches played in a day. Fox is hoping to hire a candidate digitally and socially savvy enough to produce content around these games, whether an MLS player appears in the enclosed space or a pizza delivery guy wants to feed content. Fox also expects the candidate to interact with people in Times Square.
“They will have to have a strong constitution, but if it’s somebody who loves sports and that tournament vibe, then they’ll be psyched for those long days,” Gottlieb said. “At the end of the day, it’s a job interview, so we’re going to have to select the person that we think is going to do the best job in there.”
Indeed wouldn’t disclose how many applicants it has already received but said candidates have already begun posting videos about it on social media, which is one of the requirements. Gottlieb said he has already received emails from “clever” candidates who have figured out how to reach him. Indeed views the opportunity as a “perfect partnership,” and the company hopes the role generates more job-posting opportunities within sports media.
“We looked at it as a win-win to participate in this huge, culturally relevant moment and showcase what we can do,” Indeed vice president of marketing Jennifer Warren told The Athletic.
Indeed is accepting applications through May 17, and the hired applicant will be announced June 6 during Fox’s broadcast of the Boston Red Sox-New York Yankees game.
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Presidents Cup: Scottie Scheffler calls out heckler behaviour and is praised for ‘amazing’ sportsmanship in singles win | Golf News
Scottie Scheffler has been widely praised for his ‘amazing’ sportsmanship after being left frustrated by American crowd behaviour during his Presidents Cup singles victory.
The world No 1 faced Nico Echavarria on the final day at Medinah, where the Colombian was distracted by a spectator yelling in his backswing during his tee shot at the par-four 14th.
Echavarria dropped his club and stared at the culprit as his ball finished in the right rough, while Scheffler called out the heckler. The Presidents Cup rookie then had to lay up and failed to stay on the green with his third shot.
Scheffler generously conceded his opponent’s 32-foot putt for par because of the incident, extending the match, before closing out a 2&1 win to move the United States a point closer to their victory target.
“To be honest with you, I don’t even really want to talk about it,” Scheffler told Golf Channel after his win. “I think there’s no real place for that in our game.”
American fans were accused of “crossing the line” during last year’s Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, where European players were subjected to personal abuse, although there have been far less crowd issues during the Presidents Cup.
“It’s just ridiculous, somebody yelling in his swing off the tee,” Scheffler added. “You should get 30 seconds to a minute when you’re over the ball, or getting ready to hit your shot, where there’s some silence. It’s just frustrating.”
Echavarria made par at the 15th and extended the match with a stunning chip-in birdie from off the 16th green, where he shushed the home crowd in celebration, before seeing his defeat confirmed on the next hole.
“What happened on 14 with that fan was very unfortunate,” Echavarria admitted. “But he [Scheffler] gave me a 20-footer for par, which shows the character of the No 1 in the world.
“He is just different. He’s a good person overall. Even with how good he is [as a player], he’s a truly amazing guy. I wish it would have gone to the 18th, but he played well.”
On the chip-in at the 16th, Echavarria added: “It’s just frustrating with the amount of things that they say to you, so when you can give one back to them, it feels really good. Making that to keep the match going was very cool.”
Scheffler’s victory was one of 9.5 points won by Team USA on a record-breaking final day in Chicago, completing a 17-13 victory and the biggest final-day comeback in Presidents Cup history, with International Team captain Geoff Ogilvy joining the world No 1 in condoning the mid-swing yelling.
“I think for the most part out there it [the atmosphere] was great,” Ogilvy said in his press conference, having fallen short in their bid for a first Presidents Cup win since 1998. “They [the crowd] took a while to warm their voice, Chicago, but they got there today.
“I thought they should be yelling for their team – they shouldn’t be yelling in swings. I didn’t hear too much of that, but I’m sure it happened and it sounds like it’s happened a little bit.
“When you’ve got a national team or your team, gaining momentum on a day like that and this many people and hearing cheers everywhere, it’s contagious – it grows and it builds. That’s just the nature of being crowds.
“I would hope that we wouldn’t have any stories like Nico’s [Echavarria] in Australia [2028], but you can’t guarantee anything. Like I said, it’s momentum of a crowd when they get excited. They should get excited – their home team was turning it around.”
What’s next?
The United States will be back in action next September when they take on Team Europe in the Ryder Cup, held at Adare Manor in Ireland from September 17-19. The next Presidents Cup will be held in 2028 at Kingston Heath Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia.
The next PGA Tour event is the Bank of Utah Championship, held at the Black Desert Resort, with early coverage live on Thursday from 5pm on Sky Sports Golf ahead of full coverage from 10pm. Get latest Sky Sports deals or stream with no contract on NOW.
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Presidents Cup: Scottie Scheffler calls out heckler behaviour and is praised for ‘amazing’ sportsmanship in singles win | Golf News
Scottie Scheffler has been widely praised for his ‘amazing’ sportsmanship after being left frustrated by American crowd behaviour during his Presidents Cup singles victory.
The world No 1 faced Nico Echavarria on the final day at Medinah, where the Colombian was distracted by a spectator yelling in his backswing during his tee shot at the par-four 14th.
Echavarria dropped his club and stared at the culprit as his ball finished in the right rough, while Scheffler called out the heckler. The Presidents Cup rookie then had to lay up and failed to stay on the green with his third shot.
Scheffler generously conceded his opponent’s 32-foot putt for par because of the incident, extending the match, before closing out a 2&1 win to move the United States a point closer to their victory target.
“To be honest with you, I don’t even really want to talk about it,” Scheffler told Golf Channel after his win. “I think there’s no real place for that in our game.”
American fans were accused of “crossing the line” during last year’s Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, where European players were subjected to personal abuse, although there have been far less crowd issues during the Presidents Cup.
“It’s just ridiculous, somebody yelling in his swing off the tee,” Scheffler added. “You should get 30 seconds to a minute when you’re over the ball, or getting ready to hit your shot, where there’s some silence. It’s just frustrating.”
Echavarria made par at the 15th and extended the match with a stunning chip-in birdie from off the 16th green, where he shushed the home crowd in celebration, before seeing his defeat confirmed on the next hole.
“What happened on 14 with that fan was very unfortunate,” Echavarria admitted. “But he [Scheffler] gave me a 20-footer for par, which shows the character of the No 1 in the world.
“He is just different. He’s a good person overall. Even with how good he is [as a player], he’s a truly amazing guy. I wish it would have gone to the 18th, but he played well.”
On the chip-in at the 16th, Echavarria added: “It’s just frustrating with the amount of things that they say to you, so when you can give one back to them, it feels really good. Making that to keep the match going was very cool.”
Scheffler’s victory was one of 9.5 points won by Team USA on a record-breaking final day in Chicago, completing a 17-13 victory and the biggest final-day comeback in Presidents Cup history, with International Team captain Geoff Ogilvy joining the world No 1 in condoning the mid-swing yelling.
“I think for the most part out there it [the atmosphere] was great,” Ogilvy said in his press conference, having fallen short in their bid for a first Presidents Cup win since 1998. “They [the crowd] took a while to warm their voice, Chicago, but they got there today.
“I thought they should be yelling for their team – they shouldn’t be yelling in swings. I didn’t hear too much of that, but I’m sure it happened and it sounds like it’s happened a little bit.
“When you’ve got a national team or your team, gaining momentum on a day like that and this many people and hearing cheers everywhere, it’s contagious – it grows and it builds. That’s just the nature of being crowds.
“I would hope that we wouldn’t have any stories like Nico’s [Echavarria] in Australia [2028], but you can’t guarantee anything. Like I said, it’s momentum of a crowd when they get excited. They should get excited – their home team was turning it around.”
What’s next?
The United States will be back in action next September when they take on Team Europe in the Ryder Cup, held at Adare Manor in Ireland from September 17-19. The next Presidents Cup will be held in 2028 at Kingston Heath Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia.
The next PGA Tour event is the Bank of Utah Championship, held at the Black Desert Resort, with early coverage live on Thursday from 5pm on Sky Sports Golf ahead of full coverage from 10pm. Get latest Sky Sports deals or stream with no contract on NOW.
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Scheffler and Thomas shine for USA in incredible Presidents Cup victory!

Highlights from the final day of the Presidents Cup, where Team USA dominated the Sunday singles to close out a comeback victory over the International Team.
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