Watch every FIFA World Cup match and get paid $50,000: dream job opens for football fans

For millions of football fans around the world, watching every FIFA World Cup match is already a dream. Now, one lucky supporter could turn that dream into a paid job.

FOX Sports and its streaming platform FOX One have announced a nationwide search for a “FOX One Chief World Cup Watcher Hired Through Indeed”, a unique role that will pay $50,000 to a football enthusiast willing to watch every match of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The successful applicant will be tasked with watching all 104 matches of what will be the largest FIFA World Cup in history. Instead of watching from home, the chosen fan will spend the tournament in a custom-built viewing space located in the heart of New York City’s Times Square.

The Chief World Cup Watcher will be responsible for watching every minute of FOX Sports’ World Cup coverage while creating and sharing content that captures the excitement, emotions, and unforgettable moments of the tournament.

FOX Sports described the opportunity as a once-in-a-lifetime summer job filled with “raw emotions, group hugs and high-fives,” all while being paid to watch the biggest FIFA World Cup in history.

To apply, candidates must update their Indeed profiles to highlight skills related to reporting, journalism, and content creation, enable profile visibility, and post a short video on social media explaining why they are the ideal person for the role using the hashtag #ChiefWorldCupWatcher.

While millions of supporters will follow the action around the world, only one person will earn $50,000 for making football their full-time job during the 39-day tournament.