Watching all World Cup matches earns them a hefty sum. One quit his job without hesitation.

The only catch? He has to watch every single match from a custom-built viewing cube in the heart of Times Square. "I quit my job. I found out I won the contest on Thursday, so I told them Friday would be my last day!" said Akoto, a Liverpool fan from Florida who previously worked as a restaurant server.

He will share the space for the next six weeks with Austin Franklin. As part of the agreement, both will "create social media content, record their reactions, and interact with fans" throughout the tournament.

"Sometimes I forget we're here. I'll be watching a match for a bit, then I'll look at Kevin and see 30 people above me, mostly watching the games. It's a strange experience," stated Franklin, an influencer from Philadelphia, to theguardian.com.

Akoto added that they strive to remain authentic. They aim to find a balance between watching the matches and showcasing what they do inside the Times Square cube.

Their presence on one of the city's busiest streets has certainly garnered significant interest. One curious spectator asked if they would be living in the cube for the entire tournament, while another inquired about their restroom facilities. Franklin finds it amusing that he sometimes has only 15 minutes to find a toilet.

The opulent hotel where both are staying offers various amenities, and food inspired by the participating nations in the World Cup is served inside the cube. The relentless schedule of the expanded 48-team tournament means it will be a marathon, not a sprint. Four matches are played daily over the next three weeks.

"I think it's just about trying to eat and making sure we keep our energy up and take care of ourselves," Akoto added, mentioning he supports Ghana as he was born there.

"I'm sitting on a couch watching football. It's quite fun. It's like the spirit of the World Cup. We practically have the perfect job," Franklin complemented his colleague.