France-Iraq Football Match Excites Spain: The France vs. Iraq football match dominated Spanish searches amid the World Cup festivities.
Regional Pulse in Spain
Country pulse digest
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Regional Pulse in Spain
Spain's online interest in June 2026 is dominated by World Cup football events, particularly the France vs. Iraq and Norway vs. Senegal matches. Concurrently, political and judicial topics, including legal cases involving Judge Santiago Pedraz and motions of censure, attract significant searches.
Active topics
24
Search volume
394K
Leading topic
Politics
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Politics25% (6)
Sports17% (4)
Life17% (4)
Culture13% (3)
Money8% (2)
Entertainment8% (2)
Technology4% (1)
Weather4% (1)
World4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Spain are searching with varied intents: many are following live sports events, especially Football World Cup matches, to keep up with game progress and results. Others seek explanations regarding political and legal issues, including ongoing court cases and motions of censure, to better understand their implications. Cultural interests prompt people to follow and explore traditions like Noche de San Juan and high-profile events. Financial queries focus on understanding eligibility and details around pension payments, reflecting planning concerns. Meanwhile, some users are in buying mode, hunting for deals during Prime Day and new tech products like gaming consoles.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Extra Summer Pension Payment Interest Rises: Additional summer pension payment queries increased as people seek financial guidance.
Legal Proceedings Spotlight on Judge Santiago Pedraz: Judge Santiago Pedraz's involvement in legal controversies attracted public attention.
Curiosity About Nicolás de Monpezat Increases: Interest in Nicolás de Monpezat surged, linked to Danish royal family relations.
Live Following for Norway-Senegal World Cup Match: Norway vs Senegal World Cup match attracted strong live following in Spain.
Jordan vs Algeria World Cup Match Closely Watched: World Cup fixture between Jordan and Algeria saw sharp rise in live score searches.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Spain
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsStable
francia irak
The France vs. Iraq football match has become a major trend due to key events during the game and the ongoing World Cup excitement.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthHolding steady
francia - irak
02
MoneyPeaking
paga extra verano pensiones
People are searching to understand the extra summer pension payment and its benefits.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 300%
03
PoliticsPeaking
santiago pedraz
Interest is rising in cases involving Judge Santiago Pedraz, reflecting demand for information on legal proceedings and annulment efforts.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 300%
nulidad
04
CultureSurging
nicolás de monpezat
Nicolás de Monpezat is a topic gaining rapid interest in Spain, often related to searches about Nicolás de Dinamarca.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
nicolás de dinamarca
05
SportsSurging
noruega - senegal
The Norway vs Senegal match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup attracted significant live interest in Spain, with highlights and match events widely followed.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank improved 1 places
noruega senegalnoruega vs senegal
06
SportsEmerging
posiciones de selección de fútbol de jordania contra selección de fútbol de argelia
Matches between Jordan and Algeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup have spiked searches as fans follow live scores and standings for these teams.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 1 places
jordania - argeliajordania vs argelia
07
MoneyNew
prime day
Prime Day is a major shopping event with discounts across tech, home, beauty, and kitchen products.
20K+ searches · 100% growthFirst recent appearance
amazonamazon primeamazon prime day
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08
CultureSurging
íñigo onieva
The wedding celebrations of Spanish aristocrat Íñigo Onieva and Tamara Falcó drew public interest after a recent cheating scandal.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
09
PoliticsSurging
ayuntamiento de soria
Recent news around Soria includes city council discussion and a doubtful sports signing, alongside unrelated obituaries and media profiles.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
soriaguardia civilalcalde de soria
10
CultureSurging
noche de san juan
Noche de San Juan is a popular Spanish festival celebrated with bonfires, beach gatherings, and traditional midnight rituals.
10K+ searches · 200% growthSearch volume up 100%
noche de san juan 2026
11
PoliticsNew
moción de censura
The term 'moción de censura' is linked to recent legal and political controversies involving government figures in Spain.
10K+ searches · 800% growthFirst recent appearance
justiciaconcejalgobierno
12
TechnologyStable
steam machine
Valve is launching its Steam Machine gaming hardware in late June at a premium price point, stirring interest among tech buyers.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthHolding steady
steam machine valvevalve steam machine
Politics / Explaining | 6 hours agoNew
moción de censura
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 10K+ recent searches and 800% 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.
DOJ investigating NYC coffee shop over hostile social post about pro-Israel politician - Fox News
Un nuevo proyecto de ley se enfrenta a la presión del Gobierno para silenciar la libertad de expresión legítima en Inter…
Juez español ordena que esposa de presidente de gobierno vaya a juicio por acusaciones de corrupción - AP News
Begoña Gómez, primera dama de España, irá a juicio por corrupción - The New York Times
Justicia carnea extract alleviates oxidative stress in pancreatitis - News-Medical
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.