Spain’s Dramatic Win Over Portugal Ends Ronaldo's World Cup Run: Spain eliminated Portugal with a late goal by Mikel Merino, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup campaign.
Archived Pulse in Spain
Country pulse digest
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Archived Pulse in Spain
Spain's dramatic World Cup victory over Portugal ending Ronaldo's run, rising enthusiasm for quarterfinals and semifinals, alongside fan engagement in other global matches, dominate Spain's 2026 search trends.
Active topics
24
Search volume
1.2M
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports54% (13)
Culture21% (5)
Weather8% (2)
Politics8% (2)
Money8% (2)
Why people are curious
People in Spain are primarily curious to follow live sporting events, especially the ongoing and upcoming matches in the 2026 World Cup, seeking live scores, player lineups, and expert analyses to stay connected with national and international football progress. Additionally, some searchers aim to remember and reflect on noteworthy moments, such as Spain's victory over Portugal. Others plan ahead by investigating quarterfinal and semifinal fixtures. The cultural interest is fueled by intents to follow traditional events such as the San Fermines bull runs, and to understand architectural and artistic spaces.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Anticipation Builds for US vs Belgium World Cup Match: Fans eagerly track the 2026 World Cup knockout match between the US and Belgium with live updates and lineups.
Rising Enthusiasm for 2026 World Cup Quarterfinals: The 2026 World Cup quarterfinals generate strong interest around fixtures and team prospects.
High Demand for Portugal-Spain Semifinal Coverage: People seek to follow Portugal vs Spain semifinal with streaming options and lineup info.
Fans Follow Spain vs Belgium Team News and Previews: Interest grows in Spain’s upcoming matches against Belgium with focus on rosters and expert analysis.
Cultural Interest in San Fermines Bull Run Live Coverage: Many want to watch the traditional San Fermines Running of the Bulls live during the 2026 festival.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Spain
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
WeatherCooling
incendio forestal en sentmenat
Catalonia is facing severe challenges with multiple forest fires pushing the region toward a crisis.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
sentmenatincendis catalunyaincendi anoia
02
SportsCooling
portugal - españa
The search trend captures the dramatic conclusion of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career as Spain defeated Portugal with a late goal by Mikel Merino.
500K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
mikel merinoresultado españa portugal
03
SportsCooling
estados unidos - bélgica
Fans are actively following the upcoming 2026 World Cup knockout stage match between the United States and Belgium, with high interest in live scores, lineups.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
estados unidos vs. bélgicaespaña belgica
04
SportsCooling
cuartos de final mundial 2026
There is significant interest in planning and following the upcoming quarterfinal matches of the 2026 World Cup, with attention to teams, fixtures.
100K+ searches · 800% growthLast seen 4 days ago
partidos mundialproximos partidos mundial
05
SportsCooling
semifinales mundial 2026
People are searching to follow the live semifinal match between Portugal and Spain in the 2026 World Cup.
100K+ searches · 700% growthLast seen 4 days ago
portugal - espanyartve playportugal vs. españa
06
SportsCooling
españa bélgica
Searches are focused on following Spain’s upcoming match against Belgium in 2026 sports events.
100K+ searches · 700% growthLast seen 4 days ago
proximo partido españa
07
CultureCooling
encierros san fermin 2026
Many are searching to watch the Running of the Bulls event live during the 2026 San Fermines festival in Pamplona, Spain.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
rtve directosan ferminestve directo
08
PoliticsCooling
koldo garcía izaguirre
Koldo García Izaguirre is involved in Spanish political investigations linked to former minister Ábalos and government actions concerning COVID-19.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
09
SportsCooling
argentina egipto
People are searching for information on the Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup 2026 match, including live broadcasts and match analysis.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
donde ver argentina egiptoargentina vs. egipto
10
WeatherCooling
meteorología
There is a significant so heightened interest in meteorological alerts about extreme weather events and meteorology research and missions.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
alerta meteorológica
11
SportsCooling
rodri bernardo silva
Rodri and Bernardo Silva were involved in a heated clash during Spain's World Cup match against Portugal, attracting significant attention and debate.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
bernardo silvarodrirodri hernández
12
CultureCooling
vera wang
Fashion icon Vera Wang celebrated her 77th birthday with a striking blonde hair transformation widely covered by the media.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
Weather / Worrying | 5 days ago
incendio forestal en sentmenat
Why it matters
CoolingThis topic was last observed 4 days ago; its earlier momentum should now be read as historical, backed by 10K+ recorded searches. People are searching to understand a possible risk or disruption.
Last seen 4 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Three new fires push Catalonia to the limit: "We are in extremely complicated moments" - Diari ARA
Núcleo Nacional : Spain's far-right extremists who idolise Hitler land in Catalonia - Catalan News (in English)
The Rev. Antonio Turú Rofes, Superior General of the Missionary Society of Christ the King, passes away - infovaticana
International Women's Day 2026 - Ministerio de Cultura de España
OPENING THE DOORS TO HER MAJESTIC MAJORCAN MANSION MARIA JUAN DE SENTMENAT ▬ TELLS OF MAGICAL FAMILY MOMENTS AND HOW IT …
The wider weekly pattern
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