Germany's First World Cup Penalty Shootout Loss: Germany was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after losing to Paraguay in a historic penalty shootout defeat.
Archived Pulse in Canada
Country pulse digest
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Archived Pulse in Canada
Canada's search interests center around unexpected World Cup soccer outcomes, including Germany and the Netherlands being knocked out on penalties, as well as the Canada vs Morocco knockout match.
Active topics
24
Search volume
540.7K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports42% (10)
World21% (5)
Health13% (3)
Weather8% (2)
Technology4% (1)
Entertainment4% (1)
Politics4% (1)
Money4% (1)
Why people are curious
People are primarily curious to follow and understand recent high-profile sports events, especially related to the FIFA World Cup, seeking live updates, scores, and implications for their favorite teams. There is significant intent to stay informed about urgent public health and safety issues, including the severe heat warning in Ontario and a rare rabies death, motivating users to learn about precautions and symptoms. Legal and political developments attract those following ongoing cases, while entertainment and technology enthusiasts look for explanations and updates on new features or announcements.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Morocco Upsets Netherlands in World Cup Penalties: Morocco advanced past the Netherlands in a dramatic penalty shootout, marking an early exit for the Dutch team.
Ontario Faces Severe Multi-Day Heat Warning: An orange heat warning is in effect across parts of Ontario, raising safety concerns amid sustained high temperatures.
Rabies Alarm After Ontario Child's Death: Rabies concern has surged in Canada following the first locally acquired fatal case in decades, linked to a bat exposure.
High Interest in Canada vs Morocco World Cup Match: Canada vs Morocco Round of 16 FIFA match draws heavy interest among fans tracking live scores and odds.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Canada
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
TechnologyNew
usernames
WhatsApp is introducing usernames to allow users to interact without sharing phone numbers.
2K+ searches · 900% growthFirst recent appearance
02
SportsSurging
germany vs paraguay
Germany was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after losing to Paraguay in a penalty shootout, marking their first ever loss in this manner at the tournament.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 3900%
paraguay vs germanyparaguaygermany paraguay
03
SportsNew
morocco
Morocco advanced in the World Cup by defeating the Netherlands in a penalty shootout, eliminating the Dutch team earlier than expected.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
issa diopmorocco world cupnetherlands
04
SportsNew
pays-bas – maroc
The Morocco versus Netherlands World Cup match attracted attention as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with various related developments involving Morocco.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
maroc vs pays basmarocmaroc pays bas
05
SportsNew
mets vs blue jays
Fans are following the Mets vs. Blue Jays game as the Blue Jays snapped a six-game losing streak with a strong start from Trey Yesavage.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
mets – blue jaystrey yesavageblue jays vs mets
06
SportsNew
canada vs morocco
Interest is high for the Canada vs Morocco Round of 16 FIFA World Cup 2026 match as fans seek live scores and odds for the upcoming game.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
canada vs morocco oddscanada morocco
07
WeatherNew
orange warning - heat
An orange heat warning in Ontario has prompted concern among residents, with multiple areas experiencing dangerous high temperatures.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
08
SportsNew
bo bichette
Bo Bichette is a focal point in baseball news due to his recent return to Toronto and notable performances.
10K+ searches · 600% growthFirst recent appearance
09
EntertainmentNew
mtg banned restricted announcement
The Magic: The Gathering banned and restricted announcement has caused significant interest among players and collectors.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
mtg banned announcement
10
HealthNew
chris johnson
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson publicly revealed his diagnosis with ALS, raising awareness about the disease.
10K+ searches · 800% growthFirst recent appearance
alswhat is alsals symptoms
11
SportsNew
países bajos - marruecos
Searches have surged around the Morocco vs. Netherlands World Cup matchup, focusing on Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi amid controversy and gameplay.
10K+ searches · 500% growthFirst recent appearance
hakimiachraf hakimimarruecos
12
HealthNew
rabies bats
There is heightened concern following the death of an Ontario boy from rabies, the first locally acquired case there in decades, linked to a bat exposure.
5K+ searches · 800% growthFirst recent appearance
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 2K+ recent searches and 900% growth. People are searching to understand what happened and why.
First recent appearanceConfidence: low
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
WhatsApp to let users go by usernames, not phone numbers - Al Jazeera
WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers, closing a privacy blind spot - AP News
WhatsApp usernames launch ‘later this year’ – here’s how to get yours now - 9to5Google
WhatsApp is launching usernames: here’s how to reserve yours - The Verge
WhatsApp introduces usernames: Don't MISS OUT on your unique username - Here's how you can reserve it - WION
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.