Football World Cup Matches Dominate Searches: Massive surge in searches related to the Brazil-interest football World Cup matches, with high engagement in fixtures like Uzbekistan vs Colombia and
Archived Pulse in Brazil
Country pulse digest
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Archived Pulse in Brazil
In Brazil, search trends are dominated by major World Cup football matches, political investigations involving Jaques Wagner, public interest in financial matters like 2026 income tax refunds and Selic rate decisions.
Active topics
24
Search volume
1.3M
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports33% (8)
Money21% (5)
Entertainment21% (5)
Politics13% (3)
Life13% (3)
Why people are curious
The Brazilian public's curiosity is largely fueled by the desire to follow high-profile sports events like the football World Cup matches, driven by passionate fandom and the need for real-time updates and analysis (intent: following, watching). Political searches reflect concern and a need to understand the implications of ongoing investigations involving influential figures like Jaques Wagner (intent: worrying, remembering). Financial intents are predominantly explanatory and following, as people seek clarity on how to manage and receive income tax refunds and grasp central bank rate changes (intent: explaining, following).
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Political Turmoil Surrounding Banco Master Scandal: Significant political scrutiny arises with an investigation into Jaques Wagner amid Banco Master fraud allegations.
Tax Refunds and Central Bank Interest Rates Draw Attention: Growing curiosity about financial topics such as income tax refunds for 2026 and interest rate changes reflecting economic concerns.
Entertainment and Sports Stars Capture Viewer Interest: Entertainment interest heightened by imminent GTA VI pre-orders and sports figures like Venus Williams and Dani Ceballos.
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Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Brazil
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01Money
pai
The term 'pai' has experienced a significant search surge in Brazil, linked to various contexts including finance and entertainment.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
02Politics
uzbequistão x colômbia
500K+ searches, 1,000% growth.
500K+ searches · 1,000% growth
colombia x uzbequistaocolombia x
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03Sports
tchéquia x áfrica do sul
The search trend 'tchéquia x áfrica do sul' relates to a football match between the Czech Republic and South Africa, with significant interest indicated by over 200K searches and.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growth
classificações de seleção checa de futebol x seleção sul-africana de futebolafrica do sul
04Sports
gana x panamá
The trend 'gana x panamá' relates to Ghana's late victory over Panama in a 2026 FIFA World Cup match that attracted significant attention and search volume in Brazil.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growth
panamagana xgana e panama
05Sports
venus
The trend 'Venus' in Brazil is driven by a mix of interest in Venus Williams related to Wimbledon and astronomical events involving the planet Venus and the Moon.
100K+ searches · 900% growth
lua hojelualua ontem
06Money
restituição imposto de renda 2026
People in Brazil are searching about income tax refunds for the year 2026, focusing on how to receive their refunds and how to avoid issues like getting caught in tax audits.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growth
restituiçãoimposto de renda 2026
07Sports
suíça x bósnia e herzegovina
People are searching to watch the live match between Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina and to find predictions for the game.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
suiça x bosniasuiçasuica x bosnia palpite
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08Politics
jaques wagner
Jaques Wagner, a close ally of Brazilian President Lula, is under police investigation for alleged involvement in a banking scandal linked to Banco Master.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
jacques wagneraugusto limajaques wagner banco master
09Sports
seleção haitiana de futebol
The trend focuses on the Haitian national football team, with a significant surge in interest alongside Brazil's national team lineups.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
escalações de seleção brasileira x seleção haitiana de futebol
10Sports
susana werner
Susana Werner is currently a trending search in Brazil, likely connected to her association with sports figures and major soccer events.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
11Entertainment
rockstar
Interest in Rockstar Games has surged in Brazil following the announcement of Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders starting June 25.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
pré-venda gta 6pre venda gta 6capa gta 6
12Sports
dani ceballos
Dani Ceballos is making headlines due to his imminent departure from Real Madrid, generating high search interest in Brazil.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Variety and Google TV Partner to Host Two Events With Industry Leaders at Cannes Lions - Variety
SF’s Most Exciting New Pop-Up Celebrates Open-Air Asian Street Food Markets - Eater San Francisco
Book review: The many lives of ‘Taipei People’ - Taipei Times
Private equity bidding narrows for Nestlé as PAI withdraws - Markets Group
Pai Gow Poker jackpot pays local gambler at Sunset Station - KLAS 8 News Now
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.