During the highly anticipated Copa America match between the United States and Uruguay, FOX Sports faced criticism from viewers over the camera angle used in their broadcast. The game, held at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, was crucial for the USMNT’s chances in the tournament and attracted a wide audience. However, viewers were displeased with the camera angle, prompting FOX Sports commentators John Strong and Stuart Holden to explain that the feed came from the world feed controlled by tournament organizers CONMEBOL, not FOX Sports.
Behind the scenes, FOX Sports producers quickly recognized the issue and worked to rectify it with officials from HBS and Copa. The camera angle was adjusted to a more traditional view midway through the first half, easing viewers’ frustrations. However, despite these efforts, the USMNT ended up losing the game and did not advance to the tournament’s quarterfinals.
The incident shed light on the complexities of broadcasting and highlighted some of the challenges that arise when dealing with world feed broadcasts controlled by tournament organizers. Despite this setback, both FOX Sports and CONMEBOL have been asked for their responses regarding this issue.
