Germany's Shock World Cup Penalty Defeat by Paraguay: Germany was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup in the round of 32 after their first ever loss in a penalty shootout to Paraguay, shocking fans and spf
Archived Pulse in United Kingdom
Country pulse digest
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Archived Pulse in United Kingdom
Great Britain witnessed intense interest in the 2026 FIFA World Cup upsets with Germany and the Netherlands exiting on penalties. Wimbledon attracted attention with Djokovic's and Serena Williams' performances.
Active topics
24
Search volume
791K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports33% (8)
Money13% (3)
Politics13% (3)
Culture13% (3)
World13% (3)
Entertainment8% (2)
Weather4% (1)
Technology4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Great Britain are primarily following major international sports events like the FIFA World Cup and Wimbledon closely, driven by curiosity about outcomes, key players, and historic moments. Interest in political developments, especially Andy Burnham's economic devolution plans and new immigration legislation, reflects a desire to understand implications for governance and society. Weather-related searches reveal concerns about the health and safety impacts of an extreme upcoming heatwave. Technological searches indicate planning behavior as users prepare for privacy-enhancing features like WhatsApp usernames.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Morocco Eliminates Netherlands in World Cup Penalty Shootout: Morocco delivered a major upset by knocking out the Netherlands on penalties at the 2026 World Cup round of 32, capturing significant fan attention.
Djokovic Advances at Wimbledon Amidst Rising Interest: Novak Djokovic advanced through a challenging first round at Wimbledon, setting up a key match with Stefanos Tsitsipas amid tournament highlights.
Andy Burnham's Property Tax Proposals Spur Debate: Searches focus on Andy Burnham's property tax proposals under the 'No 10 North' plan aiming for UK economic devolution and political restructuring.
UK Prepares for Potential 40°C Heatwave with High Humidity and Storms: Concern grows over an intense UK heatwave forecasted to reach 40°C with high humidity and storms prompting widespread weather updates.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in United Kingdom
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
MoneyPeaking
used
People are searching about the term 'used' reflecting interest in topics from used car market challenges to broader news including AI scams and political controversies.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
02
SportsEmerging
germany vs paraguay
Germany experienced their first ever World Cup penalty shootout defeat against Paraguay, marking a major upset in the tournament's round of 32.
500K+ searches · 1,000% growthHolding steady
germany v paraguayparaguay vs germany
03
SportsSurging
morocco vs netherlands
Morocco eliminated the Netherlands in a penalty shootout during the 2026 World Cup round of 32, creating a major tournament upset.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
morocco netherlandsnetherlands morocco
04
SportsSurging
djokovic
Novak Djokovic advanced past a challenging first-round opponent at Wimbledon, continuing his quest for the title with a hard-fought win.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank improved 2 places
novak djokovicwu yibingsabalenka
05
PoliticsSurging
andy burnham property tax proposals
People are searching to understand Andy Burnham's property tax proposals under his 'No 10 North' plan for economic devolution in the UK.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
burnham speechnumber 10 northno 10 north
06
WeatherNew
uk 40c weather predictions
There is growing concern about an intense heatwave in the UK with temperatures expected to reach 40°C, causing high humidity and storms.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
heatwave weather forecast
07
TechnologySurging
whatsapp usernames
Users are looking to plan ahead by reserving their new WhatsApp usernames as the platform shifts from phone numbers to usernames for better privacy.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
08
SportsPeaking
jannik sinner
Jannik Sinner narrowly advances past Miomir Kecmanovic in a dramatic five-set match at Wimbledon, including a concerning fall during the game.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 300%
wimbledon todaytennis scoreskecmanovic
09
CultureSurging
rylan clark
Rylan Clark is stranded in France due to travel disruptions and has publicly apologized for missing his BBC radio show.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
10
CultureNew
princess anne vintage fashion
Interest in Princess Anne's vintage fashion has surged significantly in Great Britain.
5K+ searches · 700% growthFirst recent appearance
11
WorldNew
monaco
A major bombing incident in Monaco involving a Ukrainian oligarch has driven a spike in related searches.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
12
WorldNew
norfolk
Search interest in Norfolk has risen sharply due to multiple notable local events and incidents.
5K+ searches · 600% growthFirst recent appearance
Why it matters
PeakingAttention remains high, but its recent rise is beginning to level off, backed by 10K+ recent searches and 1000% growth. People are searching to evaluate a contested public question.
Search volume up 100%Confidence: medium
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Michigan governor threatens to pull troops from D.C. if used for Trump task force - NPR
12% of successful scams in 2025 used AI or deepfakes, according to poll of U.S. adults - NBC News
How Trump’s DoJ used zines to convict leftists of terrorism – Stateside with Kai and Carter - The Guardian
Drones Used to Fight Mosquitoes as Dengue Fever Surges in Sri Lanka - The New York Times
Used Toyota RAV4 Shoppers Face Higher Prices, Fewer Listings - Cars.com
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.