England advances in World Cup thanks to Kane: Harry Kane’s key goal helped England defeat DR Congo 2-1, securing a World Cup Round of 16 spot.
Archived Pulse in Australia
Country pulse digest
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Archived Pulse in Australia
In Australia, recent search trends show strong interest in major sporting events such as England’s World Cup progression, India vs England T20 cricket, and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
Active topics
10
Search volume
34.4K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
10
Sports90% (9)
Entertainment10% (1)
Why people are curious
People's curiosity is driven primarily by the desire to follow live updates and results from major sports tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup, international cricket series, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, and Wimbledon tennis. Fans are particularly keen to track performances of key players, live streaming options, and tournament progress. The sharp rise in searches for player transfers and trade negotiations in rugby, AFL, and NBA reflects a following intent to stay current with roster changes and team strategies. Additionally, the passing of Victor Willis encourages remembering intent, as individuals seek to learn about his life, career, and impact on music history.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Interest surges for rugby transfer news: Lazarus Vaalepu’s transfer to Leigh Leopards draws strong rugby fan interest.
High demand for India vs England T20 streams: Fans seek info on watching India vs England T20 cricket, with rain disruptions increasing demand.
Puzzling AFL trade talks for Lachie Neale: Confusion surrounds AFL player Lachie Neale’s trade meeting with Ross Lyon.
Women’s T20 World Cup draws focus in Australia: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals attract rising fan attention as England face South Africa.
Remembering Victor Willis from Village People: Victor Willis, Village People lead singer and ‘Y.M.C.A.’ co-writer, dies at 74.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Australia
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsNew
belgium vs senegal prediction
Predictions and analyses are being made for the upcoming Belgium vs Senegal World Cup match, reflecting differing expectations.
200+ searches · 200% growthFirst recent appearance
02
SportsNew
england vs dr congo
Harry Kane played a crucial role in England's 2-1 win over DR Congo, securing their spot in the World Cup Round of 16.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
england world cupharry kanebelgium vs senegal
03
SportsPeaking
lazarus vaalepu leigh leopards transfer
There is significant search interest around Lazarus Vaalepu's transfer to the Leigh Leopards rugby team.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
04
SportsNew
ind vs eng
Fans are seeking ways to watch and follow the India vs England T20 cricket matches and live streams.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
india vs englandeng vs ind
05
SportsNew
lachie neale ross lyon meeting
People are searching about the meeting between Lachie Neale and Ross Lyon due to unexpected developments in Neale's trade talks.
2K+ searches · 700% growthFirst recent appearance
06
SportsEmerging
icc women's t20 world cup
Interest in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup is rising sharply as the tournament progresses to key knockout matches.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 98%
womens t20 world cup
07
EntertainmentNew
victor willis
Victor Willis, founding lead singer of the Village People, has passed away at age 74, prompting remembrance searches.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
08
SportsNew
walker kessler
Walker Kessler's recent trade to the Lakers has garnered significant attention with multiple signings involved.
500+ searches · 400% growthFirst recent appearance
09
SportsNew
novak djokovic
Novak Djokovic is prominently featured in live Wimbledon coverage following key matches and updates.
500+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
djokovic
10
SportsNew
sandro mamukelashvili
There is strong interest in Sandro Mamukelashvili and related NBA player Quentin Grimes due to new contract signings by the Los Angeles Lakers.
200+ searches · 300% growthFirst recent appearance
quentin grimes
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 200+ recent searches and 200% growth. People are searching to evaluate a contested public question.
First recent appearanceConfidence: low
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Belgium vs. Senegal Prediction, Odds, Picks For World Cup Match - FOX Sports
Belgium vs Senegal prediction: Will the World Cup's greatest underachievers get past this Senegalese hurdle? - Yahoo Spo…
Belgium vs Senegal prediction for World Cup: Prediction markets for World Cup knockout games - Yahoo Sports
Belgium vs. Senegal Prediction, World Cup Picks, Lineups for Round of 32 - PrizePicks
Belgium vs Senegal Prediction, Picks, Lineups & Best Bets World Cup 2026 Round of 32 - FanDuel
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.