Football and World Cup 2026 dominate searches with France's matches featured prominently: Football dominates French search interest, led by national team matches and World Cup 2026 events with high engagement around France's games and key F
Archived Pulse in France
Country pulse digest
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Archived Pulse in France
In France, search interest is strongly focused on football matches related to the national team and the 2026 World Cup, alongside concerns over severe heatwaves causing safety issues.
Active topics
24
Search volume
1.5M
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports46% (11)
Weather17% (4)
Life13% (3)
Culture8% (2)
Money4% (1)
Entertainment4% (1)
World4% (1)
Politics4% (1)
Why people are curious
People across France are mostly curious to follow live sports events, especially football matches involving their national team and World Cup 2026 fixtures, reflecting a strong desire to stay updated with scores, player information, and game conditions. At the same time, many searches represent worry and planning intent regarding the impact of intense heatwaves on public safety, exemplified by tragic incidents and educational disruptions. Cultural searches indicate a remembering intent focused on notable French artists, while political and social topics show a watching and debating intent as people seek to understand controversies and current affairs.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Heatwaves worry France; tragic deaths and school exam disruptions raise alert: French public concerns are raised by extreme weather events, including deadly heatwaves and their impact on safety, health, and important examinations
Remembrance of Guesch Patti and interest in French music and entertainment culture: Cultural interest centers on remembrance of French singer Guesch Patti and attention on related prominent French cultural figures like Vanessa Paradis
Controversies spark public debate: racism in sports and Iran-France political developments: World Cup controversies and political tensions also surface, with discussions about racism in sports commentary and Iran-France political-related news
Focus on athletes Mbappé and Jarry amid global sports spotlight: Sports personalities such as Kylian Mbappé and Tristan Jarry gain strong attention amid World Cup performance and career developments
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in France
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01Sports
match france
The search trend centers on various football matches involving France, including friendlies and competitive games, attracting significant interest from French audiences.
500K+ searches · 1,000% growth
france irak coupe du mondefrance foot
02Sports
argentine – autriche
People are following coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage matches, particularly the match between Argentina and Austria.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growth
resultat coupe du monde
03Sports
norvège – sénégal
Searches focus on the Norway versus Senegal World Cup match, with particular attention to the impact of weather conditions on game timing and play.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growth
norvege senegalsenegal matchmatch senegal
04Culture
guesch patti
People are searching about Guesch Patti, the French singer known for the hit "Étienne," who recently died at age 80, along with Vanessa Paradis and related music topics.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growth
patti gueschvanessa paradisetienne etienne
05Weather
fr
People in France are searching for weather information, particularly about heatwave (canicule) temperatures and forecasts for June 2026.
100K+ searches · 200% growth
météo francetemperatures canicule
06Sports
jordanie – algérie
Many people in France are following the upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifying match between Jordan and Algeria, seeking information on time, TV channels, and team lineups.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growth
match algerie jordaniealgerie foot
07Weather
carpentras
Two young children were found dead in a locked car during an intense heatwave in Carpentras, France.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growth
enfant carpentrasvaucluse
08Sports
jarry
Tristan Jarry, the NHL goalie, has been a focus after being demoted to the AHL while continuing to show potential.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growth
09Sports
france vs iraq
France defeated Iraq 3-0 in a World Cup 2026 match that experienced a rare weather delay.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growth
france iraq
10Weather
autoroute
The search for 'autoroute' surged mainly due to concerns following an accident on the A9 highway in France, alongside interest in the city of Sète.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growth
sèteaccident a9
11Sports
saïd haddou
Interest spiked around Saïd Haddou due to news relating to an accident involving the athlete, raising public concern.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
said haddousaïd haddou accident
12Sports
match football belgique iran
The Iran versus Belgium football match sparked increased attention, amplified by the Iranian football team's gesture of peace and gratitude after the game.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
belgique nouvelle-zélandem-6iran football