England defeats Norway in dramatic World Cup quarter-final: England and Norway faced off in a high-stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final, with England prevailing 2-1 in extra time, driven by Jude Bellingham.
Regional Pulse in Australia
Country pulse digest
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Regional Pulse in Australia
Australian search trends in July 2026 are dominated by intense sports events including FIFA World Cup controversies, UFC fight nights, and AFL matches, alongside cultural interest in royal family news and concern over tragic incidents and technology outages.
Active topics
24
Search volume
390K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports71% (17)
World8% (2)
Culture8% (2)
Entertainment8% (2)
Technology4% (1)
Why people are curious
People are primarily driven by an intent to follow live sports events closely, seeking real-time information, streaming options, and expert analyses on matches from the FIFA World Cup, UFC fights, and local AFL and NRL games. There is also a pronounced worrying intent evident in searches related to tragic events, including the death of Jayden Adams and the Ryanair plane window incident, reflecting public concern and desire for detailed information. Following intent is evident in curiosity about personalities such as Jude Bellingham, Catherine the Princess of Wales, and Prince Harry due to their recent activities and health updates.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Jude Bellingham stars with brace in controversial World Cup match: Jude Bellingham scored twice in extra time for England against Norway, with his equalizing goal sparking controversy over its legitimacy.
Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway headline UFC 329 fight night: UFC 329 features the rematch between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway, drawing fans seeking live coverage and detailed fight analysis.
South African soccer star Jayden Adams dies aged 25: Jayden Adams, a promising South African World Cup midfielder, tragically died at age 25, prompting widespread concern and mourning.
Carlton vs Hawthorn AFL match drives high search interest for live coverage: Australian Football League (AFL) fans are actively searching for live streams and info about the Carlton vs. Hawthorn match.
Explore by topic and intent
Follow every part of the Australia pulse
Choose a category, then follow the reason people are searching.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Australia
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsSurging
england norway
England and Norway clashed in a heated 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final, with England winning 2-1 in extra time.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 900%
england v norway
02
SportsNew
jude bellingham
Jude Bellingham scored two crucial goals for England against Norway in a controversial World Cup quarter-final match.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
bellinghamnorway englandfifa
03
SportsNew
ufc
UFC 329 features the highly anticipated fight between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway, with live coverage and analysis available.
50K+ searches · 600% growthFirst recent appearance
what time is the conor mcgregor fightufc today
04
SportsSurging
jayden adams
Jayden Adams, a South African World Cup midfielder, tragically died at the age of 25.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 300%
jayden adams cause of deathhow did jayden adams die
05
SportsEmerging
carlton vs hawthorn
Fans are searching for live streams and information about the Carlton vs Hawthorn AFL match.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 3 places
carltonhawks vs carltonhawthorn
06
SportsNew
jeremy cameron injury
AFL player Jeremy Cameron suffered a suspected broken collarbone during the GWS Giants vs Geelong Cats game, raising concerns about his season.
20K+ searches · 500% growthFirst recent appearance
gws giants vs geelongjeremy cameron
07
SportsEmerging
adelaide vs gold coast
People are searching to watch the live broadcast of the AFL match between the Adelaide Crows and the Gold Coast Suns happening on July 11, 2026.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 4 places
adelaide crowscrows vs suns
08
SportsEmerging
roosters vs eels
The search trend is focused on viewing the live broadcast of the National Rugby League game between the Roosters and the Eels on July 11, 2026.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 4 places
roosterseels vs roosterssydney roosters
09
SportsSurging
linda noskova
Searches are increasing for information on Linda Nosková's dramatic victory over Karolína Muchová to win her first Wimbledon title in 2026.
10K+ searches · 700% growthSearch volume up 100%
linda noskovánoskovakarolína muchová
10
SportsNew
kayo
Search interest in 'kayo' has surged due to live sports streaming, particularly rugby matches like Dolphins vs Sharks in Australia.
10K+ searches · 700% growthFirst recent appearance
dolphins vs sharkssharks vs dolphins
11
SportsNew
robert whittaker
Searches for Robert Whittaker have spiked as fans follow live updates and results from his UFC 329 fight against Nikita Krylov.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
nikita krylov
12
WorldEmerging
ryanair window incident
An emergency Ryanair flight incident where a passenger was partly sucked out of a broken window has captured widespread attention and worry in Australia.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 50%
ryanair plane window
Sports / Watching | 3 hours ago
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 10K+ recent searches and 700% growth. People are searching to find or keep up with something to watch.
First recent appearance
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
ＨＥＲＥ’Ｓ！＊ ＷＡＹ ＴＯ ＷＡＴＣＨ Sharks vs Dolphins 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 ＯＮ TV in the Free Channels time - Business and Investment Development…
!"(LIVESTREAMs)** UFC 329 Live Streams Free access ESPN+, DAZN & KAYO on , 11 July - MCA Sydney
Start times and full UFC 329 card details: How to watch McGregor’s mega comeback - Fox Sports
+@𝚆𝙰𝚃𝙲𝙷𝙻𝙸𝚅𝙴]TODAY!! Dolphins vs Sharks Rugby 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 Ｔｖ Ｃｈａｎｎｅｌ - Business and Investment D…
Kayo Silvernale - Star Tribune
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.