Mbappé's World Cup record chase attracts huge attention: Kylian Mbappé's pursuit of the World Cup goal-scoring record with Lionel Messi has driven a massive surge in public interest.
Archived Pulse in France
Country pulse digest
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Archived Pulse in France
In France, intense public interest centers on World Cup football, especially around Kylian Mbappé’s record pursuits and key matches like Senegal-Iraq and France-Sweden. Severe weather including storms in Nouvelle-Aquitaine raises concern, while curiosity also grows about Guy Stéphan's coaching role.
Active topics
24
Search volume
1.5M
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports38% (9)
Life33% (8)
World8% (2)
Weather8% (2)
Culture8% (2)
Entertainment4% (1)
Why people are curious
People's curiosity in France is primarily driven by the intent to follow major ongoing sports events, notably the FIFA World Cup, which explains the surge in searches about prominent players like Mbappé and key international matches. There is also a clear intent to stay informed on severe weather conditions that may impact their safety and daily life, exemplified by increased interest in recent storms. Explanatory intents emerge in searches about coaching roles and public figures, as users seek context and understanding about temporary leaders like Guy Stéphan or cultural references such as the 'voilier Manon Aubry.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Senegal-Iraq match draws significant viewer curiosity: Interest in the Senegal vs. Iraq football match rose sharply as fans followed live updates and detailed analyses.
France-Sweden match and World Cup 2026 bracket engagement growing: Searches about the France vs. Sweden match and the World Cup 2026 round of 32 bracket increased significantly.
Concern over violent storms in Nouvelle-Aquitaine rises: Severe storms and hail in Nouvelle-Aquitaine sparked concern and increased weather-related searches.
Curiosity about Guy Stéphan’s role in French football coaching: Searches about Guy Stéphan surged as people sought to understand his role as France's temporary coach during the World Cup.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in France
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsCooling
mbappé
Searches about Mbappé surged due to his pursuit of the World Cup goal-scoring record alongside Messi.
500K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
football france norvège
02
SportsCooling
sénégal – irak
Interest spiked in the Senegal vs. Iraq football match with detailed live coverage and analyses.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
classement équipe du sénégal de football – équipe d'irak de footballsenegal irak
03
SportsCooling
france suede
Searches about the France vs. Sweden match and the World Cup 2026 round of 32 bracket increased significantly.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
tableau coupe du monde 2026
04
SportsCooling
uruguay – espagne
People are searching about the Uruguay vs. Spain football match, including team line-ups and game details.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
espagne uruguay
05
LifeCooling
piscine
Searches about 'piscine' (French for swimming pool) relate to pools, aquatic events, and scientific research involving piscine cells.
50K+ searches · 600% growthLast seen 4 days ago
06
WorldCooling
tour de pékin
People are actively following news about a serious crash in Pekin, Illinois, involving multiple victims and ongoing updates.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
pekin crashcrash avion pekin
07
WeatherCooling
orages
People are searching about severe storms and hail in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, indicating concern over recent harsh weather events.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
grêlenouvelle-aquitaine
08
SportsCooling
nouvelle-zélande – belgique
There is heightened interest in the New Zealand versus Belgium football match during the FIFA World Cup 2026, with fans seeking live updates and related news.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
léquipetournois coupe du mondenouvelle zelande belgique
09
SportsCooling
guy stéphan
Search interest in Guy Stéphan has risen as people seek information about his role as Didier Deschamps' stand-in during France's World Cup matches.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
mèrebrassard noirguy stephan
10
CultureCooling
asie
20K+ searches, 1,000% growth.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
11
LifeCooling
bâtiment réacteur
20K+ searches, 1,000% growth.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
12
SportsCooling
kvaratskhelia
20K+ searches, 1,000% growth.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
Why it matters
CoolingThis topic was last observed 4 days ago; its earlier momentum should now be read as historical, backed by 500K+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 4 days agoConfidence: high
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Gooooooooals: Mbappé battles Messi for all-time World Cup scoring record - NBC News
Kylian Mbappe at the World Cup: History, results, stats - ESPN
World Cup goal leaders: France's Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé on heels of Lionel Messi in Golden Boot race - Yahoo Spo…
Mbappé's orders 🫡 - FOX Sports
US has a strong start while Messi and Mbappé eye records in opening rounds of the World Cup - Texas Standard
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.