FIFA World Cup 2026 Standings and Matches: FIFA World Cup 2026 interest spikes as Australians seek live streams and updates on Switzerland vs Canada match.
Regional Pulse in Australia
Country pulse digest
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Regional Pulse in Australia
In Australia, search interest has surged for FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, notable political figures like Teena McQueen, and major sports events including Liam Paro’s boxing title win.
Active topics
14
Search volume
55.6K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
14
Sports43% (6)
Politics21% (3)
Money14% (2)
Culture7% (1)
Entertainment7% (1)
World7% (1)
Why people are curious
Australians are primarily curious about how to watch and follow major sporting events like the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and boxing title fights, reflecting intents related to watching and following live sports. Political searches about Teena McQueen indicate a desire to remember and understand recent political shifts and losses. Interest in Karl Stefanovic’s situation shows public intent to follow ongoing political and media controversies. Searches about the New Zealand visitor accommodation levy reflect planning intents for international travel costs. Entertainment searches regarding Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders reveal buying intent for highly anticipated products.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Teena McQueen's Death and Political Legacy: Search surge for Teena McQueen follows her death after politically switching from Liberal to One Nation.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Brazil vs Scotland and England Coverage: Fans follow FIFA World Cup 2026 Brazil vs Scotland game and England's pathway amid weather concerns.
Liam Paro Crowned IBF Welterweight Champion: Liam Paro wins IBF welterweight boxing title in a notable fight against Lewis Crocker.
Jackie O Media Presence and Public Interest: Jackie O gains attention through media stories on her career and public interactions in Australia.
Karl Stefanovic's Channel Nine Exit after Podcast Fallout: Karl Stefanovic reportedly leaves Channel Nine after controversy over podcast with far-right figure Tommy Robinson.
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Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Australia
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsNew
fifa world cup 2026 standings
People are searching for how to watch Switzerland vs Canada matches during the FIFA World Cup 2026 and looking for live streams, lineups, and odds.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
switzerland vs canada
02
PoliticsNew
teena mcqueen
Searches increased due to the death of Teena McQueen, former Liberal vice-president, who passed away shortly after joining One Nation.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
teena mcqueen age
03
SportsNew
brazil vs scotland
People are following updates on the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches involving England, including weather concerns and match schedules.
10K+ searches · 300% growthFirst recent appearance
england world cupenglandworld cup england
04
SportsNew
liam paro
Liam Paro recently won the IBF welterweight world boxing title by defeating Lewis Crocker in a highly competitive fight.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
boxing tonightlewis crockerno limit boxing
05
CultureNew
jacqueline henderson arn share loan
There is renewed interest in Jackie O following media coverage about her and related personalities in Australia.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
jackie o
06
PoliticsNew
karl stefanovic tommy robinson
Karl Stefanovic is reported to be leaving Channel Nine following controversy over a podcast interview with UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
5K+ searches · 400% growthFirst recent appearance
karl stefanovic podcastkarl stefanovic sacked
07
MoneySurging
new zealand visitor accommodation levy
New Zealand proposes a visitor accommodation levy that will increase holiday costs for tourists from various countries including Australia and the USA.
2K+ searches · 800% growthSearch volume up 900%
08
SportsNew
nas vs burgess
The fight between NAS and George Burgess has gained significant attention with highlight videos trending among viewers.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
george burgessburgess fight
09
SportsSurging
tommy berry
Tommy Berry has been officially charged by Racing NSW over his involvement in the John O’Shea inquiry, drawing public and media attention.
2K+ searches · 800% growthSearch volume up 900%
10
EntertainmentNew
jb hi fi
People in Australia are searching for information about pre-ordering Grand Theft Auto VI, including details on its price and collector's edition.
2K+ searches · 75% growthFirst recent appearance
grand theft auto vigta 6 collector's edition
11
WorldNew
pilbara region impact crater
Searches relating to the Pilbara region's impact crater in Australia have surged as people seek to understand this geological feature.
1K+ searches · 600% growthFirst recent appearance
12
PoliticsNew
cfmeu
There is a rising debate in Australia around the CFMEU and allegations of corruption linked to recent government procurement law changes.
1K+ searches · 400% growthFirst recent appearance
Politics / Debating | 12 hours agoNew
cfmeu
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 1K+ recent searches and 400% 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.
Labor rushing laws that ‘rig procurement’ in favour of CFMEU - AFR
‘A corruption risk written into law’: Warning over Labor’s union procurement changes - SMH.com.au
Federal government paid $3.8m in personal protection for then CFMEU administrator - The Guardian
‘Not fit and proper’: Building firm linked to CFMEU scandal stripped of licence - Herald Sun
Qld CFMEU likely used organised crime methods, criminologists say - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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