Dream job: US soccer fans paid to watch every World Cup game (opens original article in a new tab)

Two US soccer fans are paid to watch all 104 World Cup games in a New York studio, working for Fox as part of a promotional effort for the tournament hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico.

• Austin Franklin and Kevin Akoto are paid $50,000 to watch all 104 World Cup games in a studio in Times Square
• The pair work for Fox, selected from thousands of applicants, in a temporary glass-walled studio with entertainment amenities
• The job includes memorable experiences like interactions with fans and watching high-profile matches