UNC alum, former Tar Heels soccer player Jenny Chiu hosts FIFA World Cup TV series

Posted Jun 27, 2026
Jenny Chiu ’17 always aimed to become a soccer star. And she has — just not in the way she imagined. As 48 countries compete in the FIFA World Cup this summer, Chiu’s presence can be felt across the globe. The UNC Hussman alumna is the host and face of the TV show “Stories From the Cities,” FIFA’s official documentary series for the World Cup. (UNC.edu)

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