Broadcast network Fox and cable channel FS1 have the exclusive English-language rights (in the United States) to the upcoming FIFA World Cup, carrying all 104 matches of the tournament. For those who find soccer to be too slow-paced and lengthy, streamer Fox One has the alt-programming for you. Maybe.
Fox One and Overtime, the social-first sports media company, have teamed up on an unscripted shortform digital series, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Race to Glory, which launches Sunday, is kind of like an Amazing Race deal — only with two teams of shortform creators.
“Mud United” is captained by Rakai, who grew his brand after making a basketball shot over Kyrie Irving. (If that’s all it takes, Damian Lillard should be the biggest star on Instagram.) Rakai’s teammates include Tota, a Brazilian creator who was selected for Kai Cenat’s Streamer University; H00pify, the Buffalo-bred basketball and internet culture creator known for “Takeover Thursdays”; and soccer, fitness and lifestyle creator Sam Russo.
Together, they’ll take on “Aura City,” captained by Tylil, a Bronx streamer. The team is filled out by Sketch, winner of best sports streamer at the 2024 Streamer Awards; content creator Davis, founding member of creator collective AMP; and soccer creator and host Rose Ruland.
