Surge in searches around 2026 FIFA World Cup football matches: The 2026 FIFA World Cup matches involving Cabo Verde vs Uruguay and other teams are driving immense sports-related searches in Brazil.
Archived Pulse in Brazil
Country pulse digest
Monday, June 22, 2026
Archived Pulse in Brazil
Brazilian searches show strong interest in football matches linked to the FIFA World Cup 2026 and local leagues, cultural and scientific curiosity about 'Belgica,' and rising concern about an extratropical cyclone in the south.
Active topics
17
Search volume
1.1M
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
17
Sports29% (5)
Politics24% (4)
Money18% (3)
Culture12% (2)
Life12% (2)
Weather6% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Brazil are primarily seeking live sports content and updates, especially related to the upcoming FIFA World Cup matches and local football competitions, as indicated by 'watching' and 'following' intents. The curiosity about 'Belgica' arises from a desire to explain multiple references—from cinema to scientific research and obituaries—reflecting cultural and educational motivations. The intense interest in the extratropical cyclone shows a worrying intent, with users looking for information to prepare for potential severe weather impacts. Political searches indicate engagement in following current events and understanding controversies domestically and regionally.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Multifaceted curiosity about 'Belgica' spans culture and science: The term 'Belgica' is trending for diverse reasons including a 2016 movie, scientific research, and obituaries, showing multi-context interest.
Brazilian domestic football matches attract strong follower interest: There is significant attention on local football matches such as CRB vs Fortaleza and Goiás vs Operário, reflecting active sports following.
Growing worries about extratropical cyclone impacts in southern Brazil: Weather concerns rise sharply over an extratropical cyclone threatening southern regions with severe storms and potential damage.
Engagement with political developments both domestic and regional: Political interest centers on recent events including Colombia's presidential elections, Brazilian political controversies, and local civil defense.
Increased searches about indemnity and compensation cases: Public curiosity about legal compensation and indemnity cases is notable, with lawsuits involving celebrities and political reparations.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Brazil
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
PoliticsDeclining
eleições presidenciais colombia
Right-wing candidate Abelardo De La Espriella, backed by former President Trump, won Colombia’s tightly contested presidential election.
10K+ searches · 200% growthLast seen 10 days ago
abelardo de la espriellaeleições colombia
02
SportsDeclining
cabo verde x uruguai
The search relates to the football match between Cabo Verde and Uruguay, including live updates, line-ups, and replays during the FIFA World Cup 2026 first stage.
500K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
uruguai e cabo verdecabo verdeuruguai
03
CultureDeclining
belgica x ira
Searches concern 'Belgica' covering a film, scientific topics, and obituaries, reflecting diverse interests connected by the name.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
belgica xbelgicabelgica e ira
04
SportsDeclining
classificações de crb x fortaleza esporte clube
Interest peaks around the football match between CRB and Fortaleza, including live scores and the CRB team's standings in youth leagues and other competitions.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
crb x fortalezacrb
05
SportsDeclining
egito x
People in Brazil are showing a strong interest in Egypt's football matches, especially ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
egitoegito e nova zelândianova zelandia x egito
06
CultureDeclining
robson barros paquito
There is a rising curiosity about the term 'morte' linked to artistic and cinematic works in Brazil.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
robson barrosmortepaquitos
07
PoliticsDeclining
defesa civil do estado do rio grande do sul
Brazilians are increasingly searching for updates from the Civil Defense in Rio Grande do Sul state.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
08
LifeDeclining
mecânico
People in Brazil are increasingly searching about 'mecânico' due to diverse topics involving mechanics, from art to mechanical repairs and tragic news.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
09
SportsDeclining
goiás x operário
Brazilian sports fans are actively searching for information about the Goiás versus Operário football match and associated club and game details.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
goias ecgoiás esporte clubejogo do goiás
10
WeatherDeclining
ciclone extratropical
In Brazil, there is a rising concern about an extratropical cyclone threatening several regions with severe weather impacts including wind, hail, flooding, and power outages.
10K+ searches · 900% growthLast seen 10 days ago
canal rural
11
SportsDeclining
rebeca andrade
Rebeca Andrade made a triumphant return to gymnastics by winning the vault gold at the 2026 Pan American Gymnastics Championships.
10K+ searches · 700% growthLast seen 10 days ago
rebeca andrade namoradanamorada rebeca andrade
12
MoneyDeclining
congonhas
Congonhas Airport in São Paulo is undergoing major transformation amid widespread flight cancellations affecting thousands of travelers in Brazil.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 10 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 10K+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 10 days agoConfidence: high
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Abelardo De La Espriella, Trump-Backed Rightist, Headed for Win in Colombia - The New York Times
Trump-backed de la Espriella holds razor-thin lead in Colombia's election as rival challenges vote - WRAL
Colombia Election: Right-wing Abelardo de la Espriella wins, initial count shows - NPR
Far-right lawyer De La Espriella wins Colombia’s tight presidential race - Al Jazeera
Trump on Colombian presidential election: Abelardo De la Espriella ‘won BIG’ - WPLG Local 10
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.