Rebecca Lowe recounts chaotic journey before World Cup final broadcast
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Rebecca Lowe and the Fox Sports studio crew faced significant transportation challenges on July 18 during their World Cup final pregame show at MetLife Stadium. After starting at Brooklyn Bridge Park, they took a ferry and then a helicopter that ended up being delayed for 30 minutes, landing at the wrong helipad in Kearny, New Jersey. They raced against time to reach the stadium, traveling at speeds of 105 miles per hour with a police escort, arriving just in time for the broadcast. The crew was able to make it on air just two minutes before going live. The incident highlights the logistical hurdles faced during high-profile sports events, with the only casualty being a missed interview with Timothée Chalamet.
- •Rebecca Lowe and crew traveled from Brooklyn to MetLife Stadium for the World Cup final.
- •The helicopter ride was delayed, circling for 30 minutes before landing incorrectly.
- •They reached the wrong helipad in Kearny, New Jersey, instead of Teterboro.
- •A police escort rushed them to the stadium at 105 miles per hour.
- •They managed to go live on air just two minutes before their scheduled time.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Rebecca Lowe details how helicopter ride nearly derailed entire Fox World Cup broadcast
"Those who tuned in for Fox’s four-hour World Cup final pregame show on Sunday witnessed Rebecca Lowe and the rest of the network’s studio crew travel by land, air, and sea to make it from Brooklyn Bridge Park to MetLife Stadium in time for kickoff. What viewers might not have realized is how the intricate…
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