The Kansas City Chiefs may be struggling currently with a 6-7 record with diminishing playoff hopes, but Gracie Hunt is looking beyond that, towards bigger things happening in 2026. This time, it’s not about the NFL. Instead, the Chiefs’ heiress just picked up a whole new role. Instead, the Chiefs’ heiress just picked up a whole new role.

“Kansas City: The biggest sporting event in history is coming and I’m honored to be your #FIFAWorldCup Hospitality Captain!” Hunt captioned a joint post on her Instagram with FIFA Hospitality. “Stay tuned as I celebrate the culture and spirit that make KC shine with fun content and hospitality updates.”

Hunt has been named a local ambassador for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Kansas City. For Clark Hunt’s daughter, her new role away from the NFL touches upon the sporting roots of the family. It’s a personal win, especially when you consider her late grandfather, Lamar Hunt Sr., who helped shape the Chiefs and Major League Soccer. He even received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the U.S. Soccer Foundation in 2005 for his contributions to advancing the sport in America. It’s safe to say it really does feel like one of those full-circle moments for Gracie.

“From Kansas City, the Paris of the Plains, this is Gracie Hunt,” Hunt said in the clip. “I am beyond thrilled to announce that I’m the Kansas City official hospitality captain of FIFA World Cup 2026. I’ll be connecting with fans and celebrating the culture, flavors, and football, or soccer. With the final draw just finished, the stage is set for some amazing matches in KC. My local must-watch is Argentina vs. Algeria.”

The Chiefs’ home stadium (to be renamed as Kansas City Stadium during the World Cup) is set to host six matches. Four of those come in the group stage, and the other two land in the knockout rounds, including:

• June 16: Argentina vs. Algeria (Group J)
• June 20: Ecuador vs. Curacao (Group E)
• June 25: Tunisia vs. Netherlands (Group F)
• June 27: Algeria vs. Austria (Group J)
• July 3: Round of 32
• July 11: Quarterfinal (The 100th Match of the WC)

As Hunt put it, she’s already got her pick for the first KC matchup: Argentina vs. Algeria. It’s the opening game on Kansas City soil, and Gracie is all in on one storyline: Lionel Messi rolling in to defend Argentina’s crown in what could be his last World Cup. She even spelled it out, saying:

“For Argentina, the storyline is massive. Players like Lionel Messi are looking to defend their title in what could be their final tournament.”

To make things more exciting, if Argentina and Portugal both top their groups and keep pushing through the bracket, we might finally get that World Cup meeting: Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo on July 11 in the quarterfinals. Two longtime club rivals, one global stage, and possibly their last dance. It’d be a massive moment for the sport and one more reason for Kansas City and Hunt to be buzzing already.

Gracie also emphasized the warmth of the community of Kansas and the welcoming nature of the crowd, urging people to come to Kansas to witness the World Cup. For now, though, Gracie’s new role is getting plenty of love, and the congratulations are already rolling in for the Chiefs’ heiress.

Kansas City fans can’t wait to see Gracie Hunt in a new role

Kansas City fans wasted no time jumping into the comments to hype Gracie Hunt’s new role. And looking at the comments, the energy felt like KC just scored a game-winner.  “Can’t wait 🙌❤️ so exciting for KC,” One fan summed up the mood perfectly.

This sentiment captured how the city sees this World Cup. It’s not just excitement for the games, but for Gracie stepping into a global spotlight. Another wave of comments leaned straight into admiration and good vibes.

“Congratulations Gracie, Good Morning Beautiful. I love your outfit. 😍😍😍,” another user wrote.

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Meanwhile, some fans focused purely on the moment being a cause for celebration with the upcoming excitement.

“That’s so exciting! Congratulations!” another fan chimed in.

Fans clearly weren’t holding back on the love. The mix of compliments, morning greetings, and genuine hype shows how tapped-in her audience is to both her personality and this new ambassador role. Soon, bigger affirmations arrived.

“Congratulations! You will be an epic hospitality captain!!❤️,” another fan added,

As many supporters declared their confidence in her as a captain, some even added a spiritual push.

“Blessings doing this Gracie! You’re going to do a fantastic job in this! Share Jesus as have always done,” a user commented.

Even with the Chiefs sitting at 6-7 and their playoff hopes fading fast, Gracie Hunt’s World Cup announcement has given Kansas City something bigger to rally around. At a moment when the team’s season feels uncertain, her new role has become a rare bright spot that shifts the city’s focus toward 2026.