World Cup dominates sports interest: World Cup events and related fixtures dominate search interest in Great Britain, reflecting excitement and detailed following of England's matches and
Archived Pulse in United Kingdom
Country pulse digest
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Archived Pulse in United Kingdom
Great Britain’s current search trends are strongly driven by sports, particularly the 2026 FIFA World Cup and England’s matches, alongside active interest in entertainment updates such as Doctor Who and Strictly Come Dancing.
Active topics
24
Search volume
580K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports54% (13)
Entertainment17% (4)
World13% (3)
Life4% (1)
Politics4% (1)
Money4% (1)
Culture4% (1)
Why people are curious
Most searchers in Great Britain are following major sports events and updates closely, especially related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup — from team fixtures to player news — seeking to stay current and plan viewing. Entertainment-related searches are driven by curiosity to follow developments in popular TV shows, reacting to cancellations or new contestant announcements. Political and travel-related queries indicate a public intent to understand ongoing debates and clarify visa or policy implications. Searches about local closures reflect a desire to stay informed about community changes.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Entertainment sector highlights key TV program updates: Entertainment news centers on Doctor Who's upcoming changes and Strictly Come Dancing 2026's new contestants.
Public debates and travel visa concerns rise: Significant attention toward political debate on UK pension policy and societal concerns tied to visa issues and Scottish fans' travel difficulties.
Local life affected by major retail closure: Local community impact is notable with Kirkgate Shopping Centre's closure after 50 years, drawing regional attention.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in United Kingdom
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
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01
LifeDeclining
kirkgate shopping centre bradford closure
Kirkgate Shopping Centre in Bradford is closing after 50 years, with shops beginning to shut down as the closure nears.
5K+ searches · 700% growthLast seen 21 days ago
02
SportsDeclining
world cup
The World Cup is a trending topic in Great Britain with significant interest in England's upcoming matches, including a friendly against Costa Rica.
200K+ searches · 50% growthLast seen 21 days ago
england v costa ricaengland football
03
SportsDeclining
portugal vs nigeria
The high search interest in 'Portugal vs Nigeria' reflects curiosity and engagement with their international friendly match ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 preparations.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 21 days ago
world cup 2026
04
EntertainmentDeclining
doctor who
Doctor Who is trending due to the cancellation of the Christmas special and the departure of showrunner Russell T Davies.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 21 days ago
dr whorussell t davies
05
WorldDeclining
stephen ogilvie
People are searching for information about Stephen Ogilvie in relation to recent news coverage about Hadi Alodid, who is a suspect in a Belfast knife attack.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 21 days ago
hadi alodidsky news livestephen ogilvy
06
EntertainmentDeclining
strictly come dancing 2026
People are searching for updates about Strictly Come Dancing 2026, especially following the announcement of Lacey Turner as the first celebrity contestant.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 21 days ago
lacey turner
07
SportsDeclining
england world cup fixtures
People are actively following England's fixtures in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the key match against Croatia.
20K+ searches · 100% growthLast seen 21 days ago
england vs croatiaworld cup final 2026
08
PoliticsDeclining
scrapping uk triple lock debate
The debate over scrapping the UK triple lock on pensions has surged in public interest recently.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 21 days ago
09
SportsDeclining
world cup fixtures
The World Cup fixtures are gaining significant interest in Great Britain, with over 20,000 monthly searches and a 50% growth rate.
20K+ searches · 50% growthLast seen 21 days ago
mexico vs south africaworld cup fixtures 2026
10
SportsDeclining
world cup 2026 schedule
People are searching for the World Cup 2026 schedule to plan their viewing and attendance for the biggest international soccer event.
20K+ searches · 75% growthLast seen 21 days ago
fifa world cup
11
SportsDeclining
england fc
Interest in England FC has surged significantly with fans looking for updates and information related to the team.
10K+ searches · 800% growthLast seen 21 days ago
12
SportsDeclining
argentina vs france
The trend 'Argentina vs France' is surging as people follow World Cup matches, seeking updates on game outcomes and related events.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 21 days ago
who won the last world cupworld cup matches
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 21 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 5K+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 21 days agoConfidence: high
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.