World Cup 2026 Football Matches Dominate Searches: The World Cup 2026 football matches involving France vs Sweden, Ivory Coast vs Norway, and Mexico vs Ecuador are drawing huge attention in Germany, sp
Archived Pulse in Germany
Country pulse digest
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Archived Pulse in Germany
Germany's search trends reveal intense following of World Cup 2026 football matches and players, alongside political interest in driving bans and coalition talks. Consumer focus includes new BMW models and solar energy debates, while cultural and entertainment figures also see rising attention.
Active topics
24
Search volume
815K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports46% (11)
Money13% (3)
Culture13% (3)
Politics8% (2)
Entertainment8% (2)
World4% (1)
Technology4% (1)
Life4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Germany are mostly curious because they want to follow live sports events, especially the World Cup matches, and stay updated on player performances and transfers. They seek explanations about new legal developments such as driving bans and coalition political negotiations to understand their implications. Consumers are planning purchases and exploring new car models, while also engaging in debates over energy policies affecting solar power feed-in tariffs. Additionally, interests in cultural activities and entertainment personalities satisfy personal planning and leisure pursuits.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
DFB President Responds to Germany's World Cup Setbacks: DFB president Bernd Neuendorf is actively addressing Germany's World Cup failures, calling a crisis meeting to analyze causes and dismissing calls for
Driving Ban and Diesel Vehicle Court Rulings Spark Debate: Fahrverbot (driving ban) related searches surge amid court rulings and high-speed violations, sparking public debates on transport policies and diesel
Growing Attention on BMW X5 G65 and Solar Energy Policies: Emerging interest in new BMW X5 G65 models and solar energy feed-in tariffs reflects growing consumer and political focus on automotive innovation and
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Germany
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
PoliticsPeaking
schwarz-rote koalition
Ahead of a coalition summit with Friedrich Merz, the SPD's left wing warns against ignoring the population in social reform discussions.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 300%
sozialreform
02
SportsSurging
frankreich – schweden
People are searching for the football match between France and Sweden, including team lineups and transfer rumors relevant to World Cup 2026.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 1900%
frankreich vs. schwedenschweden frankreich
03
PoliticsPeaking
fahrverbot
Users are seeking explanations about driving ban-related news, including court rulings and incidents involving speeding and diesel vehicles.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
04
SportsSurging
manuel neuer wm
Searches about Manuel Neuer and the World Cup indicate interest in his participation or performance in upcoming tournaments.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank improved 1 places
05
SportsSurging
elfenbeinküste – norwegen
Search interest in the Ivory Coast versus Norway football match has surged in Germany due to the World Cup.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
norwegen elfenbeinküstenorwegen wm
06
SportsNew
mexiko – ecuador
Mexican and Ecuadorian football match garners increased attention among German fans during the World Cup.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
mexiko ecuadormexiko wmmexiko ecuador prognose
07
SportsNew
france vs sweden
Searches about the France versus Sweden World Cup match rose sharply, focusing on Kylian Mbappé's performance.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
france swedensweden francekylian mbappé
08
SportsNew
dfb-präsident
DFB president Bernd Neuendorf is addressing Germany's disappointing World Cup performance with a crisis meeting to discuss the reasons behind the failure.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
nagelsmann wm ausbernd neuendorf
09
MoneySurging
nahkauf
REWE is piloting innovative retail concepts like unmanned stores and 24-hour grab-and-go formats for rural areas under the nahkauf brand.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
10
WorldSurging
haakon von norwegen
Prince Haakon of Norway has recently been in the news due to his involvement in the opening of the Andøya Spaceport and updates on Mette-Marit's health.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
11
TechnologySurging
whatsapp benutzernamen reservieren
Interest has surged in reserving usernames on WhatsApp in Germany, as users seek to secure their preferred handles.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank improved 4 places
benutzername whatsapp
12
SportsNew
segelflugzeug
Recent accidents involving gliders in Germany and Austria have triggered a surge in interest about gliding incidents and safety.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
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Politics / Debating | 1 day ago
schwarz-rote koalition
Why it matters
PeakingAttention remains high, but its recent rise is beginning to level off, backed by 20K+ recent searches and 1000% growth. People are searching to evaluate a contested public question.
Search volume up 300%Confidence: medium
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Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.