Exciting 2026 FIFA World Cup developments dominate sports attention: The 2026 World Cup matches involving Egypt vs Iran, Uruguay vs Spain, New Zealand vs Belgium, and Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia are attracting intense, 1
Archived Pulse in Canada
Country pulse digest
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Archived Pulse in Canada
In Canada, the 2026 FIFA World Cup and NHL Draft dominate sports interest with dramatic matches and top prospects. Unusual weather warnings and notable political and economic events also spark significant public attention.
Active topics
24
Search volume
430K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports63% (15)
Life17% (4)
Weather8% (2)
Money8% (2)
Politics4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Canada are largely following live updates and results of major sporting events like the FIFA World Cup and NHL Draft, motivated by desire to stay informed about team progress, player prospects, and historic moments. The intent 'following' appears strongly for sports and weather trends, indicating real-time tracking and anticipation. The economic and political topics show users seeking explanations and engaging in debates, reflecting an intent to understand complex issues such as customs duties, sports governance controversies, and political-legal developments, highlighting diverse curiosity spanning entertainment, finance, and societal affairs.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
NHL draft and prospects capture Canadian sports fans' focus: The 2026 NHL Draft has generated widespread interest, with notable prospects like Caleb Malhotra, Gavin McKenna, the Ruck twins, Carson Carels, Adams
Rare weather warnings spark concern amid typical seasonal expectations: Unusual weather events like a rare late-June winter storm in parts of the northern US and an orange rainfall warning in Edmonton are causing public w
Contentious political and legal stories spark strong public curiosity: Political and social issues including Iran’s captain criticizing FIFA’s fairness and developments in the Charlie Kirk murder case are receiving k
Economic and trade topics gain traction in public searches: Financial and economic topics such as Canada GCAP Fighter deals and the growing public interest in customs duties ('droit de douane') are drawi
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Canada
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsCooling
cabo verde vs saudi arabia
Cape Verde made history by becoming the smallest nation to reach the World Cup knockout stage after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
cape verde vs saudi arabiacape verde
02
SportsCooling
egypt vs iran
People are actively following the Egypt vs Iran match in the 2026 World Cup due to its dramatic group-stage implications.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
is iran out of the world cupiran egypt
03
SportsCooling
uruguay vs spain
Viewers are following the live updates and results of the Uruguay vs Spain match in the 2026 World Cup.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
spain vs uruguay
04
SportsCooling
nhl draft picks
People are following results and analysis of the 2026 NHL Draft, focusing on team picks and player prospects.
50K+ searches · 700% growthLast seen 4 days ago
nhl draft round 2nhl draft results
05
WeatherCooling
winter storm
A rare and intense winter storm is forecasted to bring heavy snow and freezing temperatures to Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming in late June.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
winter storm warning
06
MoneyCooling
droit de douane
The term "droit de douane" relates to customs duties and is appearing in various contexts, prompting users to research its meaning and implications.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
07
SportsCooling
caleb malhotra
Caleb Malhotra, son of a head coach and nephew of Steve Nash, was drafted third overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2026 NHL draft, drawing significant attention.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
manny malhotrasteve nashvancouver canucks
08
SportsCooling
new zealand vs belgium
Fans are actively following the 2026 FIFA World Cup match between New Zealand and Belgium, especially highlighting Kevin De Bruyne's goal.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
belgium world cupbelgiumkevin de bruyne
09
SportsCooling
gleb pugachyov
People are looking into prospects and trades involving NHL players like Gleb Pugachyov for the 2026 season.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
nhl trademontreal canadiens news
10
SportsCooling
gavin mckenna parents
There is notable interest in Gavin McKenna’s background and family following his selection as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
20K+ searches · 700% growthLast seen 4 days ago
justin bieberleafs trademckenna
11
SportsCooling
federation internationale de football association (fifa)
Iran's captain Mehdi Taremi criticized FIFA over perceived unfair treatment during the World Cup and reported issues including detainment of team staff.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
mehdi taremitaremi
12
PoliticsCooling
charlie kirk
The Charlie Kirk murder case has seen a judge hold the prosecutor in contempt for public comments while keeping the death penalty as a possible sentence.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
Why it matters
CoolingThis topic was last observed 4 days ago; its earlier momentum should now be read as historical, backed by 20K+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 4 days agoConfidence: high
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Cape Verde 0-0 Saudi Arabia: Blue Sharks make history to reach World Cup last 32 - BBC
2026 World Cup Group H Scenarios, Standings: What Spain, Uruguay, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia Need To Advance - FOX Sports
Cape Verde carries a small nation’s dream into historic World Cup round-of-32 match - FOX 29 Philadelphia
Cape Verde’s dream run continues in Houston as it becomes the smallest country into World Cup’s knockout stage - Houston…
Cape Verde break record as smallest nation to reach World Cup knockouts - Al Jazeera
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.