Meet Kevin Akoto and friend being paid $50,000 to watch every single World Cup match - Adomonline.com

The World Cup’s daily schedule has been turned into a full-time job for Kevin Akoto and Austin Franklin, who are reportedly each being paid $50,000 (£37,800) to watch all 104 matches. The BBC profiles the pair just over a week into their roles as Fox One “Chief World Cup Watchers” in New York’s Times Square. They work from a custom-built glass cubicle with recliners, a brown leather sofa, two large-screen televisions, a foosball table, and World Cup merchandise and snacks. Their duties include not only viewing every game but also creating content for fans. They have already witnessed Lionel Messi break the all-time World Cup scoring record and have interacted with supporters, including thousands of Brazilians in the tourist area. Their approach is to pace themselves despite the long, marathon-like routine.