Jameis Winston traded the field for the world game this offseason, taking on perhaps the best summer job ever. The FOX Sports World Cup correspondent (and former Heisman Trophy winner and current Giants quarterback) marched with the Oranje Army. It honors the tradition among Japanese fans. He paraded a goat wearing a GOAT jersey through Kansas City. He was knighted. He even wears Lederhosen. It dives headfirst into other cultures and their passionate love of football – and invites everyone to be a part of it. And he’s only just getting started. Here’s a look at some of the best moments from Winston’s World Cup journey: Before Lionel Messi returned to Miami for Argentina against Cape Verde, Winston joined the Cape Verdean fans in a shark costume ahead of the Round of 16 match at Miami Stadium. Winston took his Blue Shark fandom to another level and intimidated the Argentinian fans. The Blue Sharks are looking to secure their first ever round of 16 victory in their World Cup debut. Winston dove straight into Norwegian traditions with the Viking line ahead of their 2-1 win over Ivory Coast. After Winston first spotted Haaland, he wasted no time in channeling his inner Viking. Norway will face France in the round of 16 on July 5 at New York/New Jersey Stadium. Norwegian fans brought one of the greatest World Cup celebrations to our shores: Viking Row. You’ve seen it everywhere – from the escalators in Boston to the stands at a Mets game. Of course, Jameis had to get in on the action, complete with horned helmet and faux fur wrap. Let the rowing begin and remember – ROO! You read that right. Winston, who said he was not a “poop scooper,” picked up trash left by his friend, Bunda the Cockapoo, on the sidewalk with a bag. Winston’s World Cup journey saw a goat dressed as Messi and traveling aboard the Netherlands’ Oranje bus, but what about becoming one with Colombia’s music and dance culture? Before Colombia’s group stage final against Portugal at Miami Stadium, Winston participated in Colombia’s pre-match music and dancing, and even dressed the part in a jersey and wig. As the group stages draw to a close, Winston’s World Cup journey continues with the round of 16, which begins on Sunday. Anchoring the backline with captain Tim Ream, U.S. defender Chris Richards is officially on the field for his first World Cup back from injury in 2022. Winston had the opportunity to chat with Richard’s parents about his journey and resilience during the U.S.’s group stage match against Turkey. “He followed his dream. It wasn’t our dream, and he went against the grain,” said Richards’ father, Ken Richards. “It was tough to miss the last World Cup due to injury. Just being here made everything come together. It came full circle,” said Richards’ mother, Carrie Richards. And to cap off their conversation together, Winston brought out the lucky rubber chicken to do a “funky chicken” dance in the stands. During his World Cup run, Winston teamed up with WWE superstar Sheamus to celebrate with soccer fans at a local pub. The duo was spotted engaging with the crowd and taking part in the lively pre-match festivities. Drawing on his Irish heritage, Sheamus shared a piece of his culture by introducing Winston to a pint of Guinness. The video shows the pair sharing a moment in a pub, celebrating with local soccer fans ahead of the United States’ group stage match against Turkey. Not only is Winston making a huge impact on the fans at the World Cup, but he is also building a whole new reputation for himself. Thanks to his larger-than-life personality, he quickly became the ultimate “man of the people”. He connected with the fans at every turn, even handing his USA No. 4 jersey to a local fan in the crowd. “He just gave me his jersey,” one fan said. “It’s unbelievable. My grandma is going to hate me for this. I’m speechless. It’s unbelievable. Who said the USA can’t play soccer? Go USA. Go America.” If there’s one thing Winston has accomplished throughout this World Cup, it’s to prove that he is truly a man of the people. Winston’s World Cup journey continues as he sets out to collect the loudest “USA” chants possible. The momentum started earlier in the week at a Seattle Mariners game, where he managed to rally an entire section in full-throated chants. He presented this on the pre-game show, as well as a countdown to the USA vs Australia match. His goal was simple: to bring the two fan bases together while highlighting what makes American and Australian soccer cultures special. “My mission today is to enable Australians to hear American songs from sea to sea,” Winston said. The United States beat Australia 2-0 on Friday night, and Winston matched the energy of the crowd. As tensions rose following several tough challenges on the field, he kept the atmosphere lively by engaging in numerous friendly discussions with opposing fans. “The Australian team… they just don’t know what to do with us,” Winston said. “They turn to violence. That’s what little cousins do when they can’t fight.” Although the result was not favorable to Australia, Winston took the opportunity to communicate with Australian fans throughout the week. Although Americans have their own traditions, few experiences have matched Winston’s take on Australia’s famous shoey celebration. Winston witnessed one of Australia’s most famous traditions, as fans drank beer from a shoe. “They showed us an amazing tradition in Australian culture,” Winston said. “I’m talking about drinking an infusion in a shoe. You have to love traditions.” The Emerald City is ready! Seattle can rightfully claim to be one of the most soccer-crazy cities in the country. Winston joined the American Outlaws – the official supporters group of American teams – before Friday’s huge match. Seattle is full of red, white and blue and this city knows how to back a winner, having recently celebrated the Super Bowl-winning Seahawks. Winston now finds himself at a Seattle Mariners game, where he had the honor of being able to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. He will next turn his attention to soccer as the United States men’s national team prepares to take on Australia at Seattle Stadium on Friday night. During his appearance at T-Mobile Park, Winston rallied the crowd in a raucous chorus of “USA” chants. His mission was to create the greatest singing possible in Seattle, and by all accounts, he succeeded. As Winston’s World Cup journey continues across the country, he unites fans around a common love for the game. The roaring “USA” chant at the Mariners game was another example of his ability to connect with sports fans wherever he goes. Now, it seems unlikely that these England fans actually have the royal authority to knight Jameis Winston, but look: it’s the World Cup, everyone’s having a good time, so, Sir Jameis Winston, he does, even if it’s just for a day. Although being knighted is a fleeting act, this kit is not: Winston now has an England jersey with his name on it. A knight’s breastplate? Brigandines? Hauberk? His chain mail? No matter what it represents, it is a custom reserved only for Jameis. Lionel Messi completely took control of the FIFA World Cup opener against Algeria, scoring not one, not two but three goals, completing the hat trick. He would have even had a fourth if he had not been declared offside earlier in the first half. Jameis Winston had the best angle on Messi’s golazo and was seen celebrating with the supporters of the Argentine section. He also wore a personalized “Winston Argentina” jersey. On Tuesday, before Argentina’s World Cup opener against Algeria in Kansas City, Winston was excited for the game. But he wasn’t alone. Winston had a friend with him, a real goat named Wesley, who was perfectly dressed for the occasion in a Lionel Messi jersey. This World Cup should be Messi’s last, and for that reason, it’s worth celebrating and savoring every moment the GOAT is on the pitch. It’s not often you see a goat, let alone one sporting the colors of a living legend, be the center of attention before one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament. But Wesley dressed as Messi deserves all the love shown to him in KC. Winston continues to be a national treasure when it comes to his participation in the World Cup this year. He was spotted helping Japanese fans clean the stands (a tradition that came to light after the team’s first World Cup in 1998) after Japan’s 2-2 draw with the Netherlands on Sunday afternoon. The FOX Sports broadcast team, featuring Rob Stone, couldn’t contain their excitement for Winston as the feed cut to him in the crowd. “Jameis Winston is working with the Japanese national team to clean up Dallas Stadium,” Stone said. “He’s a man of the people. Show me a number one draft pick in NFL history who takes out his own trash bag and cleans up the inside of the stadium. One of the Japanese fans later described how surprised he was to see an NFL quarterback join the cleanup efforts, but he appreciated that Winston joined in the cherished tradition. Jameis got close to one of the best fan bases in the world in Dallas, where the Netherlands and the ever-loud Oranje Army know how to do a Winston accompanied the Dutch fans on their ‘Oranje Army Bus’ and admitted that ‘there’s nothing bigger than the Dutch Army’ USA USA Jameis took in the sights and sounds of the Los Angeles stadium for the USA’s opening match on Friday, which included a meeting with influencer IShowSpeed.































