World Cup Culture & Identity: Morocco’s 1-1 draw with Brazil came with a historic twist: the Atlas Lions fielded an entire starting XI made up of players born outside Morocco, underlining how diaspora strategy is reshaping national identity. Belgium in the Spotlight: Belgian midfielder Ismael Saibari’s rise is part of that story too—he’s now shining on the World Cup stage after an early setback at Anderlecht. Sport Meets Everyday Life: In Seattle, Visit Seattle is launching a never-before-seen drone scoreboard that will display each match result in the sky near the Space Needle, turning games into a city-wide lifestyle moment. Politics, Rights & Travel: Europe’s growing hostility towards Israel is spilling into tourism, with Jewish visitors reporting exclusion and discrimination at venues across multiple countries. AI Governance in Brussels: The EU is reviewing the practical impact of a recent Anthropic-related decision as regulators push for a balance between innovation, competition rules, and consumer protection. Women’s Representation: Vietnam is hosting a UN seminar on removing barriers to women’s equal involvement in international law, with Belgium among the supporting missions. Belgian Politics: MR leader Georges-Louis Bouchez marks the liberal party’s 180th anniversary and insists his party will win the next federal elections despite tough polls.