Fox enhances World Cup coverage with outdoor sets in Seattle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Fox Sports set up its outdoor broadcast for the World Cup on June 19, 2026, at Lumen Field in Seattle. Hosts Rob Stone, Carli Lloyd, Clint Dempsey, and Alexi Lalas engaged with fans hours before the match. Despite initial criticism for handling hydration breaks poorly, the outdoor setup received praise for capturing the excitement of USMNT supporters. The effort reflects Fox's strategy to create a more dynamic viewing experience during marquee matches. Fans in Seattle demonstrated their enthusiasm, contributing to a vibrant atmosphere ahead of the tournament action.
- •Fox set up an outdoor broadcast at Lumen Field on June 19.
- •Rob Stone, Carli Lloyd, Clint Dempsey, and Alexi Lalas hosted the show.
- •Fans showed strong support for the USMNT outside the venue.
- •Fox faced criticism for its handling of hydration breaks in earlier matches.
- •The outdoor sets are part of Fox's strategy for high-profile games.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Fox’s outdoor World Cup sets are elevating its tournament coverage
"It’s been very easy, and not unreasonable, to spend the first week of this World Cup being annoyed at Fox. The network botched its handling of FIFA’s new hydration breaks in the tournament opener, returning from commercial after play had already resumed, not once, but during both stoppages of the same match. Fans have been…
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