Belgium vs Senegal FIFA World Cup victory: Belgium staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Senegal 3-2 in extra time and advance to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16.
Regional Pulse in Australia
Country pulse digest
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Regional Pulse in Australia
Recent sports events dominate Australian search trends with Belgium's dramatic World Cup win over Senegal and the rain disruption to the India-England T20 cricket match. Economic worries heightened by the collapse of Betts shoe company locally.
Active topics
8
Search volume
86.6K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
8
Sports50% (4)
Money13% (1)
World13% (1)
Culture13% (1)
Politics13% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Australia are primarily seeking to follow and stay updated on key sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup match between Belgium and Senegal, and the India vs England T20 cricket match, reflecting strong sports fandom. There is also a worrying intent behind searches about Betts shoes administration, indicating concern over economic impacts. Additionally, curiosity about the Empire State Building climbers and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh's new hairstyle reflects a following and explanatory intent towards unusual news and cultural developments. Political searches driven by debating intent reveal engagement with current party dynamics.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
India vs England T20 match washout: The first T20 cricket match between India and England was called off due to heavy rain in Durham.
Betts shoes enters administration: Australian footwear brand Betts has collapsed into administration resulting in the closure of 20 stores due to financial difficulties.
Empire State Building climbing incident: Two individuals climbed the Empire State Building in New York City and were taken into custody.
Duchess of Edinburgh sports new hairstyle: Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, revealed a striking new short hairstyle, attracting media coverage.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Australia
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsEmerging
belgium vs senegal
Belgium staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Senegal 3-2 in extra time and advance to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthHolding steady
senegal vs belgiumsenegalsenegal world cup
02
SportsSurging
ind vs eng
The first T20 cricket match between India and England in 2026 was called off due to heavy rain in Durham.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 900%
india vs englandeng vs ind
03
MoneyNew
betts shoes administration
Australian footwear brand Betts has collapsed into administration, resulting in the closure of 20 stores due to financial difficulties.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
betts
04
WorldSurging
empire state building
Two individuals climbed the Empire State Building in New York City and were taken into custody.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 150%
05
CultureNew
sophie, duchess of edinburgh
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, revealed a striking new short hairstyle, attracting media coverage.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
06
SportsNew
dp world tour
The DP World Tour is underway with notable players missing qualification and expert betting tips emerging.
200+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
07
PoliticsNew
jacinta nampijinpa price
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price publicly criticized One Nation regarding claims about a 'family dynasty,' sparking political debate in Australia.
200+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
08
SportsNew
ethan strange
Fans are closely following Ethan Strange's injury situation ahead of the State of Origin decider for the NSW Blues team.
200+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 200+ 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.
NSW Game 1 hero rocked in training mishap as Bulldogs star emerges as likely Origin standby - Yahoo News New Zealand
Blues face nervous wait for Origin after young gun’s injury - Nine.com.au
Ethan Strange throws injury scare through Blues camp after rolling ankle - SMH.com.au
Ethan Strange's Secret Weapon? Why NSW Blues' Rising Star Never Lets the Big Stage Get to Him - The Sporting Base
Ethan Strange in fresh training scare for NSW Blues ahead of State of Origin decider - 7NEWS
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.