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‘The perfect job’: meet the fans being paid to watch all 104 World Cup games in Times Square

A Liverpool fan and an influencer explain what it’s like to be hired for a Truman Show-style experiment

‘The perfect job’: meet the fans being paid to watch all 104 World Cup games in Times Square

TL;DR

  • Kevin Akoto, a Liverpool fan, and Austin Franklin, an influencer, were chosen to watch all 104 World Cup games.
  • They are being paid $50,000 for the experience, which involves watching games from a viewing cube in Times Square.
  • Their responsibilities include creating social media content and recording their reactions.
  • Both describe the experience as surreal, likening it to being in the Truman Show due to constant public observation.
  • They aim to remain authentic while engaging with the games and interacting with fans who frequently ask about their facilities.
  • Food inspired by participating nations is served in the cube, and they are provided with hotel accommodations.
  • They share personal connections with fans and express high hopes for the United States and Ghana's performance in the tournament.
  • The demanding schedule of the tournament is acknowledged as a challenge, requiring self-care and sustained energy.