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Inside the Glass Cube: A Look at the Unique World Cup Experience of Austin Franklin and Kevin Akoto

Join us as we delve into the extraordinary journey of Austin Franklin and Kevin Akoto, who are being paid to watch every World Cup match from a glass cube in the heart of New York City.

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Inside the Glass Cube: A Look at the Unique World Cup Experience of Austin Franklin and Kevin Akoto

'We're in the C-suite' - inside the lives of the two football fans getting paid $50,000 to watch the World Cup in Times Square

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We're in the C-suite

Austin Franklin and Kevin Akoto have embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime experience as they settle into their roles as professional spectators in the heart of Times Square. From the intense matches to the endless hours in the glass cube, these two football fans are living a dream that few could even imagine.

Published on Jun 24, 2026