World Cup matches gain massive search spikes: Strong surge in interest in live coverage of FIFA World Cup matches including Netherlands vs Sweden, Turkey vs Paraguay, Brazil vs Haiti, and Germany
Archived Pulse in Canada
Country pulse digest
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Archived Pulse in Canada
In Canada, searches reveal high engagement with live FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and star athletes, alongside concern over severe weather warnings and publicized legal or health issues. Entertainment interests also remain strong with growing attention on cultural programming and popular figures.
Active topics
24
Search volume
326K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports46% (11)
Weather17% (4)
Money17% (4)
Entertainment8% (2)
Health4% (1)
Politics4% (1)
Culture4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Canada are searching to actively follow the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, driven by a desire to keep up with live scores, watch free streams, and access highlights, reflecting a strong following intent. Weather-related searches show worrying intent, with users seeking timely information about severe thunderstorms and heatwaves to stay safe. Legal and health-related topics prompt debating and worrying intents, as consumers seek to understand implications and claim processes regarding franchise lawsuits and product contamination.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Weather alerts prompt widespread attention: Severe weather alerts such as Yellow Watch thunderstorm warnings and Canada heatwaves cause public concern and monitoring.
Legal and health issues in consumer sectors draw attention: Legal disputes and settlements involving Tim Hortons franchises in Quebec and Silk beverage listeria claims raise public debate and concern.
Focus on star athletes boosts search interest: Sports fans follow standout players like Brian Brobbey and Miguel Almirón during World Cup qualifiers and matches.
Entertainment and cultural content attract viewership: Entertainment interest grows around cultural programs, Toy Story film series, and music figures like Drake and Dua Lipa.
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Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Canada
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01Sports
brian brobbey
Brian Brobbey has drawn significant attention for his performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growth
brobbeycrysencio summerville
02Sports
netherlands vs sweden
People are actively searching to follow the live updates and highlights of the Netherlands versus Sweden 2026 World Cup match.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growth
sweden vs netherlandsnetherlands world cup
03Weather
yellow watch - severe thunderstorm
Many people are searching about the yellow watch severe thunderstorm warnings across Canada due to expected heavy rain and strong winds.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growth
04Sports
turkey vs paraguay
Searches for Turkey versus Paraguay indicate users are following live coverage and highlights of this 2026 FIFA World Cup match.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growth
türkiye vs paraguayparaguay vs turkey
05Sports
brazil national football team vs haiti national football team standings
People are actively following the standings and results of the Brazil vs. Haiti World Cup matches.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growth
brazil world cupbrazil haitibrazil
06Sports
germany vs ivory coast
Fans are closely following the Germany versus Ivory Coast World Cup 2026 match and seeking ways to watch it live for free.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
ivory coast
07Health
silk beverage listeria settlement
There is growing concern and attention regarding the Silk beverage listeria settlement claims now available in Canada.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
great value silk recall claim
08Money
canned vegetables tariff
Canada has introduced a 10% tariff on imported canned vegetables to protect domestic producers.
10K+ searches · 600% growth
canada tariffs on canned vegetablestariff canned vegetables
09Weather
canicule
A heatwave is affecting Île-de-France with Paris and nearby areas under red alert conditions.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growth
10Sports
allemagne – côte d'ivoire
The Germany vs. Côte d'Ivoire football match is drawing high interest with live viewing options promoted.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growth
cote d'ivoirecote d'ivoire vs allemagne
11Money
tim hortons franchise lawsuit quebec
There is a significant legal dispute involving Tim Hortons franchises in Quebec.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growth
12Politics
joe biden
Joe Biden continues to be a highly searched political figure in Canada.
5K+ searches · 500% growth
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Netherlands’ Brian Brobbey nets goal, taking early lead vs Sweden | 2026 FIFA World Cup™ - FOX Sports
Brobbey and Gakpo at the double as five-star Netherlands crush sorry Sweden - The Guardian
Dutch fans celebrate Brobbey's opening goal vs. Sweden - ESPN
World Cup 2026: Brobbey, Gakpo hit braces as rampant Netherlands crush Sweden - France 24
Brobbey and Gakpo strike twice each as Netherlands routs Sweden 5-1 to lead Group F - News4JAX
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.