FIFA World Cup 2026 Sparks Massive Interest: The 2026 FIFA World Cup dominates Canadian search trends as fans eagerly follow teams, players, and match updates.
Archived Pulse in Canada
Country pulse digest
Friday, June 12, 2026
Archived Pulse in Canada
Canada's search trends are dominated by intense interest in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, NHL playoffs, and significant local news including the death of a Toronto police officer. Investors are curious about the SpaceX IPO, while weather concerns rise due to El Niño.
Active topics
24
Search volume
562K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports50% (12)
World13% (3)
Politics13% (3)
Weather8% (2)
Money8% (2)
Life4% (1)
Entertainment4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Canada are primarily searching for information about the 2026 FIFA World Cup because they intend to follow the tournament closely, including matches, player details, scores, and event schedules, driven by national pride and host-status excitement. Sports fans seek to watch pivotal hockey playoff games and international cricket series live or via highlights. Public interest in local news and politics is motivated by following significant developments such as the death of a Toronto police officer and statements from key political figures. Investors are keen on buying and understanding SpaceX stock amid the IPO buzz.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
NHL Playoff Series Garners Significant Attention: NHL playoffs heating up with focused attention on the Golden Knights vs Hurricanes series.
Community Mourns Fallen Toronto Police Officer: Marc Pinizzotto's tragic shooting leads to widespread public mourning in Toronto.
SpaceX Stock IPO Draws Massive Investor Interest: SpaceX IPO generates substantial investment excitement in Canada.
Rapidly Developing El Niño Raises Weather Concerns: El Niño climate event sparks widespread concern over upcoming weather impacts globally.
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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.
01Weather
el niño
El Niño has recently developed and is rapidly intensifying, leading to significant global weather changes.
5K+ searches · 500% growth
02Sports
coupe du monde de la fifa 2026
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is generating significant interest, as fans seek updates on players, stadiums, fixtures, and predictions for the tournament.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growth
03Sports
south korea vs czechia
The search trend focuses on the recent soccer match between South Korea and Czechia with high interest following South Korea's comeback win.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growth
korea vs czechiaczechiakorea
04Sports
golden knights vs hurricanes
The Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes NHL playoff series has surged in popularity, with fans actively following live scores and game analyses.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growth
golden knights – hurricanes
05World
marc pinizzotto toronto police
Marc Pinizzotto was a veteran Toronto police officer who was fatally shot, prompting significant public attention and mourning in the community.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growth
marc pinizzotto
06Sports
world cup scores
People are searching for World Cup scores, focusing on Mexico's recent matches, including their win against South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growth
fifa scoresmexicosouth africa vs mexico
07Sports
canada world cup
Interest in the Canada World Cup has surged as fans anticipate the 2026 tournament co-hosted by Canada.
50K+ searches · 200% growth
tsnsoccer world cupworkd cup
08Money
spacex stock
Interest in SpaceX stock is surging in Canada due to the company's highly anticipated IPO, attracting substantial retail and institutional orders.
20K+ searches · 300% growth
spacex ipospcxelon musk net worth
09Sports
laval
People are searching for updates on Laval-related sports events and news, including the Laval Rocket hockey team and Laval's match against Guingamp.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
poteau
10Sports
canada vs bosnia
The Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina match is a highly anticipated World Cup game attracting significant viewership interest in Canada, with searches spiking by 300%.
20K+ searches · 300% growth
canada vs bosnia and herzegovinaworld cup games today
11Sports
coupe du monde de football
The search trend 'coupe du monde de football' is experiencing significant growth, largely driven by interest in the 2026 World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa.
20K+ searches · 300% growth
mexique afrique du sudmatch coupe du monde 2026
12Life
sleeping bag
The term 'sleeping bag' is trending notably in Canada due to a mix of product reviews and true crime news involving sleeping bags.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growth
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
El Niño is here and rapidly strengthening. Here’s what it means for your weather - CNN
El Niño and the Iran war may spark hunger crisis for more than 100 million - The Washington Post
What a ‘super’ El Niño means for the planet - National Geographic
El Niño is officially here, bringing domino weather effects across the planet - The Washington Post
El Niño is officially here, raising confidence in a quiet 2026 Atlantic hurricane season - Yale Climate Connections
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.