FOX Sports’ coverage of World Cup 2022 has been a mixed bag. Despite the United States exceeding expectations, FOX’s coverage has been so mainstream and unconventional that it risks losing the soccer audience that is the foundation of their TV ratings.

Hosts Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer also discuss these topics, as well as some of the highs and lows of FOX’s World Cup coverage to date. Plus, they delve into how Telemundo and BBC’s coverage compares. And there’s discussion of the embarrassing policy by FOX of ignoring any controversies even if they happen on the field in front of their eyes of FOX and viewers.

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