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Get Paid $50,000 to Watch Every World Cup Match!
16 Jul
Summary
- Two friends earned $50,000 each for watching all World Cup games.
- They broadcast their experience and interacted with fans on social media.
- The 'Chief World Cup Watchers' worked from a glass cube in Times Square.
Kevin Akoto and Austin Franklin achieved a unique dream job this year, earning $50,000 each to watch every single match of the World Cup. As "Chief World Cup Watchers" for a U.S. broadcaster, their experience culminated with the tournament's final match. They operated from a distinctive glass-walled viewing cube situated in Times Square, where they were visible to passers-by.
Throughout the quadrennial event, Akoto and Franklin actively posted content on social media, offering commentary and engaging with their followers. They noted that sports content is increasingly consumed via social media platforms, emphasizing the value of behind-the-scenes perspectives. Both expressed a strong desire to repeat the experience, even if the World Cup were to expand its number of participating teams.
