Fox brings World Cup studio team to tournament venues starting July 4

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Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Fox brings World Cup studio team to tournament venues starting July 4
Summary

Fox Sports will transition its entire World Cup studio team on-site for the tournament's round of 16, beginning July 4. The team, including Rebecca Lowe, Thierry Henry, and Zlatan Ibrahimović, will depart from their Los Angeles studio to be located at the stadiums. This decision follows a successful outdoor model used for group-stage matches, which increased viewer engagement significantly compared to the last World Cup. The studio team previously operated separately during the group stage, but they will unite for the tournament's final two weeks in front of live crowds, adding a new dynamic to their broadcasts.

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  • Round of 16 begins on July 4.
  • Fox's studio team has primarily worked from Los Angeles.
  • The outdoor setup during group stages increased viewership significantly.
  • Rebecca Lowe described managing the team during the group stage as challenging.
  • The full studio team will now broadcast on-site for the tournament's final weeks.
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  • 1:30 PMYahoo SportsFox reportedly bringing its full World Cup studio team on the road
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Fox’s top World Cup studio team will leave its Los Angeles home base and take up residence at tournament venues starting July 4, when the round of 16 begins, according to The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand. That means Rebecca Lowe, Thierry Henry, and Zlatan Ibrahimović — who have largely been anchored in the LA studio through…

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