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From the Genk Groundskeepers to the Man Behind the German Stars: These Are the Belgians at the World Cup (and One of Them Mows the Grass for Lionel Messi)

Hugo Broos was already extensively in the spotlight as the Belgian national coach for South Africa ahead of this World Cup. The Red Devils disappointed in their opening match against Egypt. But did you also know that a Belgian is part of the German staff, or that a compatriot plans Ghana's set pieces? And what is the World Cup link between Racing Genk and Lionel Messi? We looked for the ‘other’ Belgians at this World Cup, in a leading or support…

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Hugo Broos was already extensively in the spotlight as the Belgian national coach for South Africa ahead of this World Cup. The Red Devils disappointed in their opening match against Egypt. But did you also know that a Belgian is part of the German staff, or that a compatriot plans Ghana's set pieces? And what is the World Cup link between Racing Genk and Lionel Messi? We looked for the ‘other’ Belgians at this World Cup, in a leading or support…

·Kobbegem, Belgium
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Het Laatste Nieuws broke the news in Kobbegem, Belgium on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
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