France vs Sweden World Cup 2026: France defeated Sweden with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice and setting a new World Cup knockout record.
Archived Pulse in Australia
Country pulse digest
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Archived Pulse in Australia
Australians are heavily following FIFA World Cup 2026 and significant sports events, including Kylian Mbappé's record-setting performance and LeBron James' NBA free agency moves.
Active topics
11
Search volume
116K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
11
Sports64% (7)
World27% (3)
Money9% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Australia are primarily curious to follow major sports events including the FIFA World Cup and NBA developments, reflecting a strong desire to stay updated on athlete performances, team changes, and tournament outcomes. This includes following record-breaking player achievements and notable upsets in tennis. Additionally, interest in local and global world news reveals concerns about safety and well-being, prompting searches for explanations of animal sightings and serious incidents abroad. Financial curiosity relates to understanding tax return processes and warnings about fraud, showing a need for trustworthy information during tax season.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Norway vs Ivory Coast World Cup 2026: Norway won its first-ever World Cup knockout game against Ivory Coast with Erling Haaland scoring late.
LeBron James NBA Free Agency 2026: LeBron James to leave Lakers during major NBA free agency moves in 2026 with potential Warriors interest.
Wimbledon 2026 Maya Joint vs Serena Williams: Maya Joint upset Serena Williams at Wimbledon 2026, ending Williams' singles comeback attempt.
Richmond Shire Crocodile Sighting: Crocodile sighting in Richmond Shire raises safety concerns in the region.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Australia
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsNew
kawhi leonard
Search interest spikes around Kawhi Leonard because of his reported trade from the Clippers back to the Toronto Raptors in the NBA.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
kawhi leonard trade
02
SportsNew
france vs sweden
France defeated Sweden in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice and setting a new World Cup record.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
mbappekylian mbappéfrance world cup
03
SportsSurging
côte d'ivoire vs norway
Norway won its first-ever World Cup knockout game against Ivory Coast with a late deciding goal by Erling Haaland.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
norway vs ivory coastnorwayerling haaland
04
SportsNew
mexico vs ecuador
The World Cup 2026 match between Mexico and Ecuador experienced delays due to severe weather, with many fans gathering for watch parties.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
ecuador vs mexicomexico ecuador
05
SportsSurging
lebron james
LeBron James is at the center of major NBA free agency moves in 2026, including a likely exit from the Lakers and potential interest from the Warriors.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 900%
lebronlebron james tradenba free agency
06
SportsSurging
maya joint
Maya Joint defeated Serena Williams in the first round of Wimbledon 2026, marking Williams' return to singles competition after nearly four years.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
serena williams wimbledon 2026tennis scores
07
WorldEmerging
richmond shire crocodile sighting
A crocodile has been sighted in Richmond Shire, raising safety concerns in the region.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 3 places
08
WorldSurging
fargo
People are searching about Fargo due to various local events and news stories, including community issues, court sentences, and local fair preparations.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 900%
09
MoneySurging
tax return
Searches about tax returns increased as people seek information on tax fraud cases, IRS regulations, and COVID-related tax refund deadlines.
2K+ searches · 400% growthSearch volume up 900%
10
SportsNew
lazarus vaalepu leigh leopards transfer
People in Australia are searching for news about Lazarus Vaalepu's transfer to the Leigh Leopards rugby team.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
11
WorldNew
long island
Searches about Long Island increased significantly in Australia, focusing on recent major news events there.
1K+ searches · 900% growthFirst recent appearance
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 2K+ 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.
Kawhi Leonard reportedly traded back to Raptors as Clippers move on from star forward - Yahoo Sports
Pistons trade rumors, NBA free agency news: Kawhi Leonard traded to Raptors - Detroit Free Press
Kawhi traded to Raptors: Grades, reaction, Clippers' next steps - ESPN
Kawhi Leonard's Clippers era comes to an end after Raptors trade: Report - NBC Los Angeles
Clippers trying to finalize deal to trade Kawhi Leonard to Toronto - Los Angeles Times
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.