Meet the fans being paid $50,000 to watch every single World Cup match
Summary
Two men, Kevin Akoto and Austin Franklin, were hired and paid $50,000 each to watch all 104 matches of the World Cup. They watch the games from a special glass booth in Times Square, New York, and also create content for fans while interacting with visitors.Key Facts
- Kevin Akoto and Austin Franklin are paid $50,000 each to watch every World Cup match.
- They watch 104 matches during the tournament from a custom glass cubicle in Times Square.
- Their booth includes comfy seats, big screens, football merchandise, snacks, and a foosball table.
- The men also create content about the matches for football fans.
- They take breaks and sleep outside the booth to stay rested during the long event.
- They have seen historic moments like Lionel Messi breaking the World Cup scoring record.
- Fans from many countries visit and interact with them in Times Square.
- Kevin supports the US, Ghana, and Spain, while Austin favors Norway because of their team’s good play.
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