Football Matches Drive Search Spikes: A remarkable surge in France's search interest around major international football matches highlights enthusiastic sports following.
Archived Pulse in France
Country pulse digest
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Archived Pulse in France
France's top search trends reveal intense interest in international football matches, health concerns regarding shigellosis, and regional storm alerts.
Active topics
24
Search volume
850K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports29% (7)
Life21% (5)
World13% (3)
Weather13% (3)
Politics13% (3)
Entertainment4% (1)
Culture4% (1)
Health4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in France are primarily curious to follow ongoing international and domestic sports competitions, seeking live updates, team line-ups, and broadcast options, reflecting a high engagement with football and rugby events. Concerned intent is also evident in searches about shigellosis and storm alerts, as people seek information to understand and prepare for potential health risks and adverse weather. Political curiosity drives followers to stay informed about election outcomes and diplomatic incidents, while cultural and entertainment interests motivate individuals to track events and personalities.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Public Health and Weather Concerns Intensify: Concerns rise over health and weather with the notable increase in shigellosis and storm alert inquiries.
Politics and Culture in Focus: Political and cultural topics gain traction, reflecting societal interest in leadership changes and diplomatic controversies.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in France
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
EntertainmentDeclining
hellfest
10K+ searches, 100% growth.
10K+ searches · 100% growthLast seen 11 days ago
hellfest 2026 programme
02
SportsDeclining
écosse – maroc
The search trend reflects strong interest in a football match between Scotland and Morocco, involving team rankings and national squads.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
classement équipe d'écosse de football – équipe du maroc de footballmaroc
03
SportsDeclining
brésil – haïti
Searches spiked around the live streaming and viewing of a football match between Brazil and Haiti, focusing on broadcast options.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
classement équipe du brésil de football – équipe d'haïti de footballbrésil
04
SportsDeclining
toulouse racing
There is increased interest in the rugby Top 14 semifinal between Toulouse and Racing 92, including details about the match outcome and upcoming final.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
toulouse racing 92finale top 14
05
CultureDeclining
julien mairesse
The search interest in Julien Mairesse has surged significantly in France, with related searches pointing to Elena Nagapetyan.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
elena nagapetyan
06
HealthDeclining
shigellose
In France, 'shigellose' has seen a significant spike in searches, indicating public concern about this bacterial infection and related health issues linked to farms.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
ferme
07
WorldDeclining
claude guillemot
The death of Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot in a plane crash in France has led to a major increase in searches as people remember his legacy.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
ubisoftclaude guillemot ubisoft
08
SportsDeclining
turquie – paraguay
People are intensely following the Turkey vs Paraguay football match and related team selections.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
classement équipe de turquie de football – équipe du paraguay de football
09
SportsDeclining
usa australie
There is a surge in interest in the USA vs Australia World Cup matches and Seattle's role as a host city.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
usa vs australiaseattleusa australia
10
WorldDeclining
brochet
Searches relate to France's support for Vietnam’s development and expanding cooperation between the two countries.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
11
WeatherDeclining
vigilance orage
There is a strong surge in searches related to 'vigilance orage' indicating heightened concern about storm alerts in the Eure region of France.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
alerte orageeurel'eure
12
PoliticsDeclining
maire de saint-denis
Searches about the mayor of Saint-Denis have surged, reflecting widespread public interest in recent political developments there.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 11 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 10K+ recorded searches. People are searching to make a timely decision or plan.
Last seen 11 days agoConfidence: high
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Iron Maiden Show Hellfest 2026 How It’s Done - MetalTalk
Hellfest honors Brent Hinds (formerly of Mastodon) - Chaoszine
Giant Ozzy Osbourne Statue Unveiled at Hellfest - Consequence of Sound
Hellfest 2026 Unveils a Statue of Ozzy Osbourne - X1075 Las Vegas
Late Ex-Mastodon Guitarist/Vocalist Brent Hinds Honored At 2026 'Hellfest Open Air' - theprp.com
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.