World Cup 2026 fervor dominates sports searches: Fans are intensely following the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, particularly Germany vs. Paraguay, Morocco vs. Netherlands, and Brazil vs. Japan, with a
Archived Pulse in Spain
Country pulse digest
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Archived Pulse in Spain
Spain's search trends highlight intense public engagement with the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, significant political-legal controversies, and rising concerns over fraud, technology disruptions, and extreme heat events.
Active topics
24
Search volume
979K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports29% (7)
Politics29% (7)
Money13% (3)
Entertainment8% (2)
Life4% (1)
World4% (1)
Culture4% (1)
Technology4% (1)
Weather4% (1)
Why people are curious
The Spanish public's curiosity spans several key areas: In sports, people actively follow live updates and analyses of the ongoing World Cup 2026 matches, seeking detailed information about players, lineups, and game events, reflecting an intent to stay engaged with major international competitions. Politically, searches reveal a desire to understand complex legal and governmental issues, including investigations, indictments, and controversies involving prominent figures and institutions, indicating an intent to grasp accountability and justice dynamics.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Political and legal controversies spark debates: Political intrigues involving Spain's SEPI president indictment, Interior Minister Grande-Marlaska's scrutiny, and court cases concerning García-Cast
Economic, technology, and weather issues attract attention: Concerns rise about fraud in online transactions, major telecom outages affect service, and heatwaves cause widespread alarm across Europe and Spain.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Spain
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
LifeNew
jorge bustos
There is a surge in interest related to Jorge Bustos, reflecting a public effort to remember and learn about him.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
02
SportsSurging
alemania paraguay
People are searching for updates on the Germany vs. Paraguay World Cup match, including confirmed lineups and player performances.
500K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 150%
paraguay alemaniaalemania - paraguay
03
SportsSurging
países bajos - marruecos
Searches are centered on the Morocco vs. Netherlands World Cup match, including dramatic game moments and penalty shootout details.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
marruecos holandaholanda marruecos
04
SportsEmerging
brasil - japón
People are seeking information on Brazil's World Cup match against Japan, focusing on Casemiro's performance and injury status.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 50%
casemirobrasil vs. japónbrasil japón
05
MoneyNew
hacienda
The term 'hacienda' is trending due to diverse local news spanning restaurant openings, air quality, heroic acts, sports schedules, and firefighting efforts.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
lista de morosos de hacienda 2026
06
SportsNew
copa mundial de la fifa 2026 partidos
The 2026 FIFA World Cup matches are seeing heightened interest, with fans searching for schedules and team information ahead of the tournament.
50K+ searches · 600% growthFirst recent appearance
cuadro mundial 2026
07
SportsNew
orlando gill
Orlando Gill's remarkable performs in the 2026 FIFA World Cup shootout have captured public attention and inspired widespread recognition.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
germany paraguay
08
PoliticsSurging
sepi
The president of SEPI has been indicted amidst calls for investigation and debates over governmental support and alleged cover-ups in Spain.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
presidenta sepi
09
PoliticsNew
fernando grande-marlaska
Spain's interior minister is under scrutiny amid a rise in antisemitic incidents and controversies over migration policies and corruption investigations.
5K+ searches · 900% growthFirst recent appearance
10
PoliticsSurging
manuel garcía castellón
Spain's highest courts are involved in high-profile cases including espionage investigations and a defamation lawsuit linked to political and corporate figures.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 900%
manuel garcía-castellóngarcia castellon
11
EntertainmentSurging
casa
People are searching for updates on the reality show 'Love Island,' particularly incidents related to the Casa Amor segment and its contestants.
5K+ searches · 400% growthSearch volume up 900%
12
PoliticsNew
álvaro garcía ortiz
The public is following legal and political developments regarding Álvaro García Ortiz, including court rulings and controversies involving high-profile figures and cases in Spain.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 2K+ recent searches and 1000% growth. People are searching to revisit a person, event, or shared memory.
First recent appearanceConfidence: low
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Remembering KTVU photojournalist Jorge Bustos - KTVU
Dialogue between José Mª Aznar and Jorge Bustos - Fundación Rafael del Pino
Jorge Bustos Sr. Obituary (2023) - San Antonio, TX - Castillo Funeral Home - San Antonio - Legacy obituary
WANTED: Aggravated Robbery Suspect Santos Bustos - DPD Beat
Witness Intimidators Plead Guilty - The Santa Barbara Independent
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.