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Two men make $50k to watch the World Cup, with nowhere to hide

Two men make $50k to watch the World Cup, with nowhere to hide

Summary

Two men were paid $50,000 to watch every match of the FIFA World Cup from inside a glass box in Times Square, New York. They also created content for fans during their time there as part of a promotion by Fox Sports and the job site Indeed.

Key Facts

  • The men watched all World Cup matches from a glass-enclosed living room in Times Square.
  • They earned $50,000 for the job.
  • Their role included creating content for fans when not watching games.
  • The job was a promotional contest hosted by Fox Sports and Indeed.
  • Thousands of applicants tried out for the position, but these two were selected.
  • The event took place during the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament.
  • The story was reported by the BBC and involved a reporter named Nada Tawfik.
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