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Fox Sports Taps James Corden to Host Nightly World Cup After-Show

The late-night wrap aims to keep viewers tuned in after each day’s matches.

Overview

  • Fox Sports, which unveiled the series Monday at its Upfront presentation, set a June 11 premiere to coincide with the World Cup’s opening night.
  • The hourlong show will air nightly at midnight local time from the Fox Studio Lot in Los Angeles through July 19.
  • Corden will be joined in studio by former England captain Rio Ferdinand and comedian Ian Karmel for a light, celebrity-led recap of the day.
  • Producers Fulwell Entertainment and Jolly Octopus Media will deliver a format built around highlights, viral fan moments, and surprise guests from soccer and pop culture.
  • The after-show complements Fox’s plan to carry all 104 World Cup matches across FOX and FS1 with every match available in 4K on FOX One.