What criteria did Fox use to pick watchers from thousands?

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Fox did not disclose specific criteria for selecting the two World Cup watchers from thousands of video applicants
Fox selected Austin Franklin, 29, and Kevin Akoto, 26, from a field of thousands of fans who submitted video applications, but the information available does not state the criteria used to make the selections. The coverage confirms the selection process involved video submissions and that Fox chose the pair, yet it does not list factors such as social media reach, fan enthusiasm, particular skills, or any demographic considerations.
Selection came from thousands of video applications
The two men were chosen after fans submitted video applications to Fox. Franklin and Akoto were then placed in a temporary studio setup in Times Square, where they watch all 104 World Cup games over 39 days.
The disclosed facts cover who was picked, not how
What is clearly stated is that Fox picked Franklin and Akoto “from a field of thousands of fans” who applied with videos. There is no accompanying detail describing any scoring system, weighting, or specific eligibility rules tied to those applications.
No stated filters like skills, demographics, or popularity
The available details do not mention any criteria such as football knowledge, media experience, social media presence, or demographic diversity. The account focuses on the role itself—being paid US$50,000 (RM208,000) to watch every match—rather than the decision rubric behind the casting.
The coverage centres on the role and viewing setup
The studio environment includes two 85-inch TVs, sofas, and small distractions such as a foosball table, an Ultimate Football Quiz, and Uno cards. Even with these specifics about their working conditions, the reporting still does not provide selection criteria used by Fox.

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