Mexico defeats Ecuador to reach World Cup round of 16: Mexico's impressive World Cup win over Ecuador has captured Canadian fans' attention, marking a major sports highlight.
Archived Pulse in Canada
Country pulse digest
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Archived Pulse in Canada
Canada’s trending topics prominently feature Mexico’s World Cup victory over Ecuador, stirring fervent sports interest. Basketball fans are engaged with the high-profile Kawhi Leonard trade to the Toronto Raptors.
Active topics
24
Search volume
377K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports42% (10)
Life17% (4)
Culture13% (3)
Entertainment13% (3)
World8% (2)
Money4% (1)
Health4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Canada are primarily following and engaging with significant sporting events such as Mexico’s World Cup matches and major NBA trade news like Kawhi Leonard’s move to the Raptors, indicating enthusiasm for live sports and team developments. The search trends around Canada Day reveal a strong planning intent, as individuals look to organize participation in national celebrations, find out about store hours, and locate fireworks events. Additionally, curiosity extends to world events and public health due to incidents like the rabies death of an Ontario boy, reflecting concern and a need for awareness.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Kawhi Leonard trade confirmed to Toronto Raptors: The Kawhi Leonard trade to the Toronto Raptors is stirring excitement among basketball followers as the new NBA season approaches.
Growing interest in Canada Day events and holiday openings: Canada Day preparations are underway as many search for local event details and store openings to plan celebrations.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Canada
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
CultureDeclining
happy canada day
People are searching to celebrate and learn more about Canada Day 2026.
5K+ searches · 400% growthLast seen 7 days ago
happy canada day 2026
02
SportsDeclining
mexico vs ecuador
Mexico defeated Ecuador in the World Cup to advance to the round of 16, drawing significant fan attention.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 7 days ago
mexico ecuadorecuador vs mexico
03
SportsDeclining
mexico world cup
Mexico's World Cup victory over Ecuador marked their first knockout stage win in 40 years, sparking widespread interest.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 7 days ago
mexico fifamexico ecuador gamemexico game
04
SportsDeclining
kawhi leonard trade
Kawhi Leonard's trade to the Toronto Raptors has been confirmed, creating a buzz among basketball followers.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 7 days ago
toronto raptorsbrandon ingramraptors
05
SportsDeclining
olise
Michael Olise and Kylian Mbappé are key to France’s strong performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, driving the team toward the final.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 7 days ago
michael olisekylian mbappéfrance sweden
06
SportsDeclining
serena williams
Serena Williams made a highly anticipated return to Wimbledon singles after nearly four years but lost in a three-set match to Maya Jansen.
20K+ searches · 300% growthLast seen 7 days ago
maya joint
07
LifeDeclining
what is open on canada day
Many people in Canada are searching for information about what businesses and services will be open or closed on Canada Day 2026.
10K+ searches · 400% growthLast seen 7 days ago
canada day 2026whats open canada day
08
WorldDeclining
tornade
The term 'tornade' has seen a surge in searches primarily linked to various news articles and reports covering different people and events.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 7 days ago
09
SportsDeclining
mexique – équateur
The match between Mexico and Ecuador is a popular search topic related to upcoming football events, with Mexico also preparing to face South Africa in the World Cup 2026.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 7 days ago
mexique equateurmexique vsmexique foot
10
CultureDeclining
canada day fireworks
Canada Day fireworks and celebrations across various cities in Canada are attracting public interest as people plan their participation in these events.
10K+ searches · 400% growthLast seen 7 days ago
canada day events
11
MoneyDeclining
foreign investment canada sovereign debt
There is a sharp increase in interest about foreign investment in Canada's sovereign debt, reflecting curiosity about international financial involvement in the country.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 7 days ago
foreign investors canada sovereign debt
12
SportsDeclining
lebron
Fans are closely following NBA free agency news involving LeBron James, including trade rumors and potential team changes for the 2026 season.
10K+ searches · 700% growthLast seen 7 days ago
lebron james tradelebron tradelakers
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 7 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 5K+ recorded searches. People are searching to revisit a person, event, or shared memory.
Last seen 7 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Happy Canada Day from Senior Discovery Tours! - zoomer.com
Happy Canada Day! Just how well do you know our Great White North? - Oakville News
Happy Canada Day 2026, celebrate and relax! - Island Social Trends
Happy Canada Day! - River Valley Sun
Happy Canada Day from Sunshine Farms - The Sydenham Current
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.