England Defeats DR Congo, Advances in World Cup: Harry Kane's decisive goals led England to a 2-1 World Cup win over DR Congo, securing their spot in the round of 16.
Regional Pulse in United Arab Emirates
Country pulse digest
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Regional Pulse in United Arab Emirates
Sports dominate regional curiosity with strong interest in World Cup football matches, particularly England vs DR Congo and Belgium vs Senegal, alongside active followings of cricket encounters between India and England.
Active topics
10
Search volume
119.5K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
10
Sports80% (8)
Money20% (2)
Why people are curious
People in the region are primarily seeking to follow live and upcoming major sporting events, especially World Cup football matches involving England, Belgium, Senegal, and the USA, as well as cricket series between India and England. The intent focuses on following game results, player performances, and accessing streaming options, driven by the desire for real-time engagement and updates. Interest in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup reflects a growing audience for women's sports and associated live coverage. Concurrently, users are explaining or following updates related to economic news such as lottery outcomes and petrol price changes in the UAE, aiming to understand their financial impact.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Belgium's Dramatic Comeback Over Senegal in World Cup: Belgium's late penalty by Youri Tielemans clinched a 3-2 extra time victory over Senegal, moving them to the last 16.
Eng-India T20I Series Draws Attention Amid Weather Challenges: The England-India T20I cricket series faces high engagement despite rain disruptions and notable player performances.
Fans Follow Intense India vs England T20 World Cup Battles: Multiple India vs England cricket matches during the T20 World Cup 2026 have captivated fans with thrilling finishes and player highlights.
USMNT Faces Setback With Red Card Against Bosnia and Herzegovina: The USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup match sparks interest especially after a notable red card incident involving Folarin Balogun.
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Ranked searches
What people are curious about in United Arab Emirates
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsNew
england vs dr congo
England defeated DR Congo in a dramatic World Cup match highlighted by Harry Kane's performance.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
harry kaneengland vs congo
02
SportsNew
belgium vs senegal
Belgium achieved a late comeback victory over Senegal, advancing to the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
senegal vs belgiumyouri tielemans
03
SportsSurging
ind vs eng
The England vs India T20I cricket series has drawn attention with key performances and weather disruptions.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 1900%
saqib mahmoodengland vs indiaind vs eng t20
04
SportsSurging
eng vs ind
People are actively following the India versus England 1st T20I cricket match held in Chester-le-Street on July 1, 2026.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 1900%
05
SportsNew
india national cricket team vs england cricket team match scorecard
Fans are following the intense cricket encounters between India and England during the T20 World Cup 2026, including thrilling matches and live updates.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
06
SportsNew
usa vs bosnia and herzegovina
People are following live updates and reactions to the USA versus Bosnia and Herzegovina FIFA World Cup match, including key incidents like a red card for Folarin Balogun.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
usa vs bosniafolarin balogunlive score
07
SportsCooling
بلجيكا ضد السنغال
Searches on Belgium vs Senegal focus on live updates and highlights of major football matches involving Senegal.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 3 places
السنغال وبلجيكابلجيكا والسنغالالسنغال
08
MoneyNew
lottery
People are increasingly searching for lottery news, including jackpot amounts and recent big wins.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
09
MoneySurging
uae petrol rate reduction
Users are seeking information about reductions in petrol prices in the UAE for July 2026.
1K+ searches · 500% growthSearch volume up 100%
petrol price for july 2026 uae
10
SportsNew
icc women's t20 world cup
People are actively following the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, seeking live scores and updates from ongoing matches.
500+ searches · 200% growthFirst recent appearance
live cricket
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 50K+ recent searches and 1000% growth. People are searching to follow a developing event.
First recent appearanceConfidence: low
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
England's Kane delivers in dramatic World Cup win vs. Congo DR - ESPN
World Cup VAR review: England deserved penalty for foul on Kane - ESPN
England, Harry Kane Survive And Advance, Thanks To ‘Keep Pounding The Rock’ Mindset - FOX Sports
Harry Kane sends England into the round of 16 of the World Cup after 2-1 win against Congo - WABI
Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland are 'sharks' who 'smell blood' at World Cup - Thomas Tuchel - ES…
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