AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBelgium in the World Cup spotlight: Belgium’s “golden generation” is fading fast, and the squad’s transition phase is front and center in Group G previews that frame the Red Devils as a team with veterans nearing the end and young talent expected to carry the load. World Cup logistics & format: The 2026 tournament kicks off June 11 across the US, Canada and Mexico with 48 teams, 12 groups, and a Round of 32—plus a city-by-city host list. Iran travel uncertainty: Iran’s squad is set to depart for Mexico despite visa worries, with the team planning a behind-closed-doors warm-up before heading to its World Cup base. Belgium-linked business & culture: bol is bringing physical retail to Rock Werchter with festival stores for pre-order pickup—an online-to-offline move aimed at making festival prep easier. Brussels unrest: clashes erupted during protests against French-speaking education reforms, with disruptions reported around Brussels Central Station. Music industry: Seeker Music acquired Simon Raymonde’s publishing catalog, adding another major name to Belgium-adjacent European music deal flow.
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