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Giants QB Jameis Winston Named FOX Sports World Cup Correspondent

The move reflects a bid to expand U.S. viewership with a familiar NFL personality.

Overview

  • The appointment, which FOX unveiled Wednesday in social posts and a FaceTime video, adds an active NFL player to its 2026 World Cup coverage.
  • Winston remains a New York Giants quarterback under contract through 2026 and said in the announcement video he will balance the TV role with team duties.
  • FOX has not detailed what his correspondent work will involve, with outlets noting the scope and schedule of his assignments are still unclear.
  • He joins a studio lineup heavy on soccer stars, including Zlatan Ibrahimović, Thierry Henry, Peter Schmeichel and Javier “Chicharito” Hernández.
  • FOX says it will carry all 104 matches live across FOX and FS1 with streaming on FOX One and the FOX Sports App during the June 11–July 19 tournament co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico and Canada.