Spain defeats Belgium in dramatic World Cup 2026 quarter-final: The Spain vs Belgium World Cup 2026 quarter-final attracted massive attention with Spain winning 2-1 in a dramatic match featuring late decisive goals
Archived Pulse in United Arab Emirates
Country pulse digest
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Archived Pulse in United Arab Emirates
In the UAE, the 2026 World Cup matches involving Spain, Belgium, and France dominate search interest, alongside major sports figures like Smriti Mandhana and Conor McGregor.
Active topics
9
Search volume
48.3K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
9
Sports78% (7)
Politics11% (1)
Culture11% (1)
Why people are curious
People in the UAE are largely curious about following high-profile live sports events such as World Cup soccer matches and UFC fights, seeking updates, analyses, and betting information. They also want to understand key player performances and emerging narratives such as young talents or critical mistakes. The political curiosity stems from following breaking news about Ann Widdecombe’s death and related investigations, reflecting interest in current affairs. Cultural interest is driven by explaining the censorship controversy surrounding 'Satluj,' with users seeking background on the political context and implications.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Strong Arabic-language interest in Spain vs Belgium World Cup match: Arabic-language searches for Spain vs Belgium highlight strong interest in the match among Arabic-speaking audiences following the World Cup quarter-F
Smriti Mandhana shines in historic women's Test at Lord's: Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana gained prominence with an outstanding 83 runs in the inaugural women's Test match at Lord's cricket ground
Lamine Yamal draws attention ahead of France vs Spain World Cup semifinal: France vs Spain World Cup semifinal searches focus on Spain's young player Lamine Yamal and his confident impact in the match buildup
Senne Lammens under spotlight following costly World Cup error: Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens became a focal point after a costly error contributed to Belgium's quarter-final loss to Spain
Fans gear up for UFC 329 with McGregor vs Holloway rematch: UFC 329 event and Conor McGregor’s rematch against Max Holloway saw increased search interest as fans follow fight build-up and live coverage
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in United Arab Emirates
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
PoliticsNew
ann widdecombe
Ann Widdecombe, former Tory minister and Kent MP, has died, with investigations turning to a murder inquiry.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
bbc news
02
SportsSurging
belgium vs spain
The Spain versus Belgium match is a major World Cup 2026 quarter-final event attracting a large global audience seeking live updates and betting information.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 3900%
spain belgium
03
SportsSurging
إسبانيا ضد بلجيكا
Search interest in the Spain vs Belgium match also rose using Arabic language queries, reflecting its appeal in Arabic-speaking regions.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 4900%
اسبانيا ضد بلجيكااسبانيا وبلجيكا
04
SportsEmerging
smriti mandhana
Smriti Mandhana made headlines by starring in the inaugural women’s Test cricket match at Lord’s, gaining significant media attention.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 90%
indw vs en-wyastika bhatiaissy wong
05
SportsNew
france vs spain
People are searching for information about the France vs Spain World Cup semifinal, focusing on Spain's young player Lamine Yamal and his impact on the match.
5K+ searches · 400% growthFirst recent appearance
lamine yamalyamal
06
SportsNew
senne lammens
There is a strong focus on the Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens following his notable error in the World Cup quarter-final loss to Spain.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
lammens
07
SportsNew
ufc
Fans are following the highly anticipated UFC 329 event featuring Conor McGregor's return fight against Max Holloway, including fight build-up and live coverage.
1K+ searches · 100% growthFirst recent appearance
ufc 329mcgregor vs holloway
08
SportsSurging
حارس مرمى
Goalkeepers' performances and dramatic penalty shootouts have sparked interest during the ongoing 2026 World Cup matches.
200+ searches · 200% growthSearch volume up 4900%
09
CultureNew
satluj film diljit dosanjh
Diljit Dosanjh’s film 'Satluj' was controversially pulled from streaming platforms shortly after its release in India due to government objections.
100+ searches · 400% growthFirst recent appearance
Politics / Following | 1 day ago
ann widdecombe
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 1K+ recent searches and 1000% growth. People are searching to follow a developing event.
First recent appearance
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe dies at 78 - BBC
Man arrested as part of murder investigation into death of Ann Widdecombe - BBC
Shock as death of Kent MP Ann Widdecombe becomes murder inquiry - BBC
Ann Widdecombe murder probe: What we know so far - BBC
Ann Widdecombe's last public appearance on TalkTV - BBC
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.