
<p>There’s nothing wrong with having some fun on the set. But when the joke is on FOX Sports, should we be surprised? For more than a decade, FOX Sports have been the butt of jokes among soccer fans in the United States. So with in mind, we look at the top six funniest mistakes of FOX’s World Cup coverage they’ve made on live television so far.</p>



<p>After all, with FOX’s World Cup coverage, sometimes you have to laugh to keep from crying.</p>



<h2>Top 6 funniest mistakes of FOX’s World Cup</h2>



<p><strong>1. FOX screws up World Cup bracket live on television</strong></p>



<p>After the final match of the World Cup group stage, we finally knew all 16 teams that had qualified for the knockout round. So, what did FOX Sports do? Instead of showing the correct lineup of games for the Round of 16, they managed to screw it up live on TV (see screengrab below). Their bracket showed Spain facing Croatia, and Morocco against Japan.</p>



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<p>Anyone following the World Cup knows that it should have been Spain against Morocco and Croatia against Japan.</p>



<p><strong>2. FOX commentators can’t keep score</strong></p>



<p>When you have a Group of Death with all of the games coming down to the final 90 minutes to determine who advances, you do your homework beforehand. As a commentator and/or analyst, you figure out what’s needed for each team to advance to the next round.</p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">How much worse can some of FOX&apos;s World Cup commentators get? Viewers watching Japan-Spain were given wrong details by commentators Jacqui Oatley and Warren Barton. <a href="https:\/\/t.co/SPdApgiYKc">https:\/\/t.co/SPdApgiYKc</a></p>— World Soccer Talk (@worldsoccertalk) <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/worldsoccertalk/status/1598502484632141824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 2, 2022</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https:\/\/platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>So in the game between Japan and Spain that was commentated by FOX Sports’ Jacqui Oatley and Warren Barton, the unbelievable happened. They were so bad in understanding what was happening that they said many times during the commentary that Spain would get knocked out if they lost and if Germany won.</p>



<p>In fact, Spain did lose (2-1 to Japan) and Germany did win (4-2 against Costa Rica). Yet, both Spain and Japan advanced.</p>



<p>Barton, in particular, was saying during the broadcast that Spain needed an equalizer in order to advance, which was completely erroneous. Perhaps Barton didn’t do well in mathematics in school, but this was a laughable, schoolboy error by Barton and <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/AndrewMarchand/status/1598417956022751232" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jacqui Oatley</a> in a game with major implications.</p>



<p>And this is from the same FOX pundit who <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/worldsoccertalk/status/1597187124075565056" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">doesn’t mention player names</a> unless it’s someone famous or an anglicized name.</p>



<p><strong>3. Gag order silences FOX’s over-talkative commentator</strong></p>



<p>Before the World Cup began, FOX’s lead producer for its World Cup coverage <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/news/fox-sports-to-hide-the-truth-from-world-cup-viewers-20221014-WST-404413.html">promised</a> that “If it affects what happens on the field of play, we will cover it and cover it fully.” This was in response to whether FOX Sports would discuss any of the human rights abuses and lack of freedoms in host country Qatar.</p>



<p>So when a major incident happening unexpectedly during the Portugal-Uruguay game, FOX’s policy was put to the test. A pitch invader ran on to the field, stopped play and it was plainly evident that he was <a href="https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/protestor-rainbow-flag-runs-field-world-cup-rcna59064" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">carrying a large Pride flag</a>. On the front of his shirt were the words “Save Ukraine.” On the back, his T-shirt proclaimed “Respect for Iranian woman.”</p>



<p>So given FOX’s promise that they would cover what happens on the field fully, what did they do? The always over-talkative duo of FOX Sports lead commentator John Strong and analyst Stu Holden were at a loss for words. All he could muster was “The play will be stopped here because someone who has come onto the field.”</p>



<p>And that was followed by 50 seconds of stone cold silence.</p>



<p>The funny thing is that the game was also simulcast on SiriusXM where the satellite radio firm uses the FOX Sports audio feed. They must have been wondering why there was a rare silence.</p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">FOX doesn&apos;t control the video; it&apos;s the same for everyone worldwide. <br><br>All FOX Sports&apos; John Strong could say about it was "The play will be stopped here because someone who has come onto the field" followed by 50 seconds of rare silence from Strong and Stu Holden. <a href="https:\/\/t.co/UgBEzggaf7">pic.twitter.com/UgBEzggaf7</a></p>— World Soccer Talk (@worldsoccertalk) <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/worldsoccertalk/status/1597324651663093760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2022</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https:\/\/platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p><strong>4. FOX’s dumbing down of soccer coverage continues</strong></p>



<p>If you thought that instance of FOX censoring itself from covering the World Cup was laughable, get a load of this. Consider these two examples of FOX Sports completely ignoring major World Cup talking points on their television coverage:</p>



<ol><li><strong>The OneLove armband controversy. </strong>Germany’s team photo pre-match with all of their players covering their mouths as a protest against FIFA trying to silence soccer players is arguably the <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/news/qatar-tv-mock-germanys-team-photo-with-mouths-covered-20221202-WST-410848.html">most iconic image of the World Cup</a>. Except that FOX Sports’ live television coverage didn’t show it. And they never mentioned it or showed the image during its TV broadcasts. In fact, even before the Germany-Japan game kicked off, the <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/news/germany-claims-extreme-blackmail-forced-armbands-change-20221122-WST-409423.html">OneLove armband controversy</a> was the biggest story in the World Cup. Yet FOX Sports continued to completely ignore the topic on television.<br></li><li><strong>Iran flag controversy.</strong> Two days prior to the USA versus Iran game, the biggest topic about the US national team was the controversy coming out of the <a href="https:\/\/www.twitter.com/usmnt" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">USMNT social media account</a>. Whether it was done accidentally or on purpose, US Soccer’s decision to remove the islamic republic symbol from the images of the Iran flag was <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/news/us-soccer-removes-images-that-supported-iran-protests-20221127-WST-410200.html">political dynamite</a>. So how did US broadcaster FOX Sports cover the story? They completely ignored it. And it’s not like FOX Sports to not talk about any topic involving the US Men’s National Team, right?</li></ol>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">One of the biggest takeaways from this World Cup is that Fox needs to change everything about its soccer coverage. Rip it all up and start again.</p>— Bob Williams (@WilliamsBob75) <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/WilliamsBob75/status/1599425374718263296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2022</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https:\/\/platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p><strong>5. FOX Sports can’t pronounce names of world-famous soccer stars</strong></p>



<p>When your “talent” has issues pronouncing world-class soccer players such as Manuel Neuer and Thomas Müller, as well as Serge Gnabry, you know you have problems. Host Jenny Taft and pundit Kelly Smith stumbled over the names of the German stars shortly before kickoff against Japan. What makes matters worse is that Smith did the same thing during FOX’s coverage of World Cup 2018.</p>



<p>It’s another example of the funniest mistakes of FOX’s World Cup. It shows a lack of preparation. How much worse can they get?</p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fox called Serge Gnabry “Zair-gay Guhnabery” and Yuto Nagotomo “Nagomoto”</p>— Jake Fenner (@jakefenner_) <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/jakefenner_/status/1595400233223163905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2022</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https:\/\/platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p><strong>6. FOX’s bait-and-switch over World Cup start times</strong></p>



<p>If you’re like us who have spoken to many casual sports fans during the World Cup, one the most common pieces of feedback we’ve heard about FOX’s World Cup coverage is that they’re tricking viewers into tuning in an hour before kickoff time to watch the game.</p>



<p>Even before the World Cup, FOX Sports have been known for advertising games with the start of their pre-match coverage instead of the kickoff time like other nations do it. It’s a bait and switch tactic by FOX Sports to “force” people to watch their pre-match coverage.</p>



<p>Anyone who has watched this World Cup on FOX knows that they constantly promote upcoming coverage. However, as <a href="https:\/\/nypost.com/2022/11/21/fox-sports-disrespecting-fans-with-world-cup-dishonesty/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New York Post reporter Andrew Marchand</a> eloquently put it:</p>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p>“What time do you want to meet for lunch? Be there at 1PM, but I’m not showing up until 2PM to eat.</p><p>“This is how FOX Sports dishonestly promotes the World Cup start times. It is disrespectful, though, not unexpected.</p><p>“…Eight years in the waiting United States match against Wales, FOX’s graphics kept saying that ‘coverage begins at 1.’</p><p>“One problem? Kickoff was at 2.”</p></blockquote>



<h2>Final thoughts</h2>



<p>Based on the above errors, it’s not surprising for World Cup 2022, many soccer fans have switched to watching World Cup games on <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/telemundo/">Telemundo</a> and <a href="https:\/\/imp.i305175.net/c/330866/1313913/11640" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Peacock</a>. Others have found <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/news/americans-boycotting-foxs-world-cup-for-bbc-radio-20221202-WST-410323.html">alternate means</a>.</p>



<p>After all, FOX Sports have to remember that people are tuning in to watch the World Cup, not FOX. What FOX does offer is accessibility of the games, a studio set that looks like a million of dollars, and coverage that’s in the English language. They are the path of least resistance for people who don’t know any better. </p>



<p>Watch enough of FOX and you’ll quickly see that they try to make it all about them. Whether it’s the silly suits, bro culture on display, or posing in front of the cameras, this has devolved into some of the worst World Cup coverage we have ever seen on these shores. Yes, there has been <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/tv/good-and-bad-from-fox-and-telemundos-world-cup-coverage-20221123-WST-409682.html">some good coverage on FOX</a>.</p>



<p>However, the funny thing about FOX is that they believe their own hype. And that’s perhaps the funniest thing about all of their World Cup coverage.</p>



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FOX's comedy of errors at Qatar 2022 is a case study on how not to broadcast soccer. Here are the funniest mistakes of FOX's World Cup.

Funniest mistakes of FOX's World Cup coverage so far - World Soccer Talk

Funniest mistakes of FOX's World Cup coverage so far

<p></p><div><figure class="image"></figure></div>Within the last 12 months, you’ve done a lot to enhance your product and the growth of the game.  The launch of the HD channel and Fox Soccer Plus, while not by any means perfect, have been a major plus.  The announcement of the new <a href="http:\/\/epltalk.com/fox-adds-new-epl-highlights-show-fox-soccer-tonight/23042">Fox Soccer Tonight</a> program is another good step for the network.  But after the addition of ESPN to the EPL fray last season, it has highlighted many areas you could improve on in your coverage.  Here are a few suggestions for the coming season:<p></p>
<p><strong>Start your match telecasts at the correct time.</strong></p>
<p>I’ll have to say, it impressed me that from the start of ESPN’s PL coverage, they would cut into whatever program was running at 2:55 PM to have ample time to show the lineups and a bit of the buildup for a 3 PM kickoff.  In England (and Europe), a 3 PM kickoff means that at precisely 3 PM, the match kicks off!  So why then do your 10 AM ET telecasts start exactly at 10 AM, leaving no time for any buildup at all?  Invariably, you will squeeze in the lineups and either go to commercial or to the kickoff, meaning we’re left watching the match on a two to four minute delay.  Yes, 2-4 minutes isn’t a big deal, <em>but you’re a soccer channel!  European soccer is the main reason we tune in</em>.  Please, Fox: start your coverage a bit early.  I shouldn’t be able to find an illegal stream of the match online that is minutes ahead of what’s on my TV.<br>
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<p><strong>“You are watching FSC, in HD”</strong></p>
<p>Luckily, I’ve been able to largely avoid FSC during the summer, and therefore haven’t had to hear much of this abomination of an advertisement.  But when I hear it for the 20th time by next week and involuntarily throw my remote through my LCD out of anger, should I send the bill to you or to Comcast?</p>
<p><strong>Warren Barton.</strong></p>
<p>Look, I’m sure he’s a nice guy.  But two years on, he’s still a statue on television.  Every time he looks into the camera, I feel like he’s staring daggers right through me.  Maybe spring for some acting classes for him; give him a beer before he goes on, something.  Although I do have fun with a drinking game I came up with for every time he says “as well” in his analysis (he once said it 19 times during just the two starting lineups).</p>
<p><strong>Pop-Up Ads</strong></p>
<p>I don’t entirely blame you on this one.  I’m sure making a sport with few commercials survive on a channel with a limited budget isn’t possible without them.  But I think I speak for everyone when I say that they’re extremely distracting, especially when they pop up during play.  At least wait for the stoppages (injury, goal kick, free kick, whatever) to display them.  And please remove that “HD” tag from the corner of the screen.  It’s like you’re mocking us.</p>
<p>Sincerely (I swear),<br>
Phil</p>
<p>What other suggestions would you have to improve FSC and FS+ for the future?</p>

Dear Fox Soccer Channel(s): an Open Letter For the New Season - World Soccer Talk

Dear Fox Soccer Channel(s): an Open Letter For the New Season

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<p>So for the entire 2009-10 season of the Champions League coverage on Fox Soccer Channel, soccer analysts Bobby McMahon and Warren Barton have worked incredibly hard to hone their skills, study the teams and deliver some of the best homegrown soccer analysis we’ve ever seen on television Stateside. So, what do they get for their hard work? They get replaced for the Champions League Final with LA Galaxy coach Bruce Arena and NFL analyst Curt Menefee.</p>
<p>It’s possible that Barton and McMahon will still be involved on the Fox Soccer Channel pre-game show before the game is broadcast live on the regular Fox channel across the United States. But still, I believe Fox’s decision to bring in Arena and Menefee stinks.</p>
<p>Arena is not a soccer pundit and he is not a great speaker. Menefee is a NFL talking head but, according to Fox’s official press release is “a long-time aficionado of international soccer.” That’s news to me. But still, I don’t think he could do half the job that a Barton or McMahon could do. Rounding out the cast of characters for the Champions League Final will be Eric Wynalda who will retain his role and will sit alongside Menefee and Arena.</p>
<p>I’m quite puzzled by Fox’s decision to favor Arena and Menefee. Who are they trying to appeal to? Are mainstream Americans who watch sports but never watch soccer going to suddenly watch the Champions League Final because Menefee is on television? And while Arena is a brilliant coach, are more soccer fans going to watch the game because Arena is now one of the analysts? Sure, Arena adds credibility but we don’t want big names in those chairs, we want experts.</p>
<p>Perhaps that’s precisely the reason that Barton and McMahon weren’t chosen… because Fox Corporate felt they had to pull in the big guns for the final. To me, this feels like what ESPN did for the 2006 World Cup when they brought Dave O’Brien in to pull in American viewers. While Menefee isn’t going to be commentating (thank god it’ll be Tyler and Gray), it’s still a poor move by Fox and a slap in the face to soccer fans throughout the United States who have appreciated Bobby McMahon and Warren Barton.</p>
<p>Or, maybe it’s Fox feeling as if they have to add American voices to their Champions League Final coverage instead of an Englishman and Scot? Especially when it’s Fox’s first-ever soccer broadcast.</p>
<p>If I had to make a guess, this decision feels like it was made by Fox Sports instead of Fox Soccer Channel. And what does Fox Sports know about soccer?</p>
<p>Whatever their reasoning, and we may never find out what they were really thinking, it’s a poor decision. America needs experts like McMahon and Barton, and it would have done a brilliant job on Fox that would have done a service to the sport in this country.</p>
<p>Fox, what were you thinking?!</p>


Fox signs Bruce Arena and Curt Menefee For Champions League Final - World Soccer Talk

Fox signs Bruce Arena and Curt Menefee For Champions League Final

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<p>Fox Soccer Channel broadcasts Champions League in the United States.  Their presentation’s main studio analysts, <strong>Warren Barton</strong> and <strong>Bobby McMahon</strong>, joined me on Tuesday to discuss their show; specifically, their preparation, the show’s level of analysis, the choices made in presenting new players and teams to an audience, and the effect of losing the competition’s English Premier League teams.</p>


Warren Barton, Bobby McMahon Interview: EPL Talk Podcast - World Soccer Talk

Warren Barton, Bobby McMahon Interview: EPL Talk Podcast

<p></p><div><figure class="image"></figure></div>What would you do if you were in charge of Fox Soccer Channel’s TV coverage? The dilemma is that you’re trying to establish your own brand and to build an audience with your own personnel, but soccer fans — as you’ll probably agree — are difficult people to please. We always want perfection.<p></p>
<p>A perfect example is this past Saturday’s England against Kazakhstan World Cup Qualifier that was shown live on Fox Soccer Channel. Hosts Nick Webster and Warren Barton did a fine job in the beginning of the show with expert analysis and discussion. But when the game started, soccer fans were startled to hear that Webster and Barton continued their discussion into the game and didn’t hand over the commentary, as is customary, to the international feed — which would have been Clive Tyldesley and Gary Stevens.</p>
<p>While Webster is a decent analyst, he is no soccer commentator. So instead of commentating the game, it feeled like Webster and Barton were simply talking over the game and providing their analysis. Webster’s style improved later when he began commentating on the game itself, but I always had the feeling that I was missing out on something — that one of the commentators from the international feed would have been able to impart some wisdom that Webster would have missed.</p>
<p>The dilemma for Fox is that GolTV does the same thing but with better results. Few people seem to complain when Ray Hudson and Phil Schoen commentate on the World Cup qualifiers that GolTV broadcast. It’s quite rare that GolTV will broadcast the commentators from the international feed.</p>
<p>So what would you do if you were Fox and you wanted to feature your commentators? Would you have someone like Max Bretos or Christian Miles do the main commentary instead, and have Webster and Barton provide the studio analysis only? Or would you suggest something different? Let us know by clicking the comments link below and sharing your thoughts.</p>


How Should Fox Soccer Channel Commentate International Matches? - World Soccer Talk

How Should Fox Soccer Channel Commentate International Matches?

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<p>Former Newcastle and Wimbledon defender Warren Barton will make his Fox Soccer Channel debut this Saturday as analyst for Fox Soccer Match Day.</p>
<p>If you had the pleasure of watching Newcastle shine in the late 90s under Kevin Keegan, you’ll no doubt remember the probing runs by Barton down the wing where he was an integral part of the Toon’s success. During his time at Newcastle, Barton made his England debut in the infamous match that was abandoned due to hooliganism.</p>
<p>These are just a few of the topics that we cover with Barton in an exclusive interview. Play it via your browser below or <a href="http:\/\/phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=135061239&amp;s=143441" target="_blank">download it from iTunes</a> for your convenience.</p>
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Interview With Newcastle Legend Warren Barton - World Soccer Talk

Interview With Newcastle Legend Warren Barton

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<p>U.S. TV network Fox Soccer Channel will feature a new co-host and analyst for its <em>Fox Soccer Match Day</em> beginning Saturday, August 16, when former Wimbledon, Newcastle United and England defender Warren Barton joins the network.</p>
<p>At Wimbledon, Barton made 180 appearances during the club’s hugely successful period from 1990 to 1995 when he played on the same side as other team members such as Vinnie Jones, Dennis Wise, John Fashanu and Lawrie Sanchez. When Barton moved from Wimbledon to Newcastle, he became the most expensive defender in English football at that time.</p>
<p>Barton’s broadcast experience has included work for ITV in England.</p>
<p>Last season, Fox Soccer Match Day featured Andy Houlihan from Sky Sports. EPL Talk has now learned that Houlihan has a full-time position with National Public Radio (NPR) and will not be involved with Fox Soccer Channel in a presenter role this season.</p>
<p>The new season of Fox Soccer Match Day is scheduled to debut on Saturday, August 16 at 9:30am ET/6:30am PT.</p>


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